# Russian MFA points to contradictions in Armenia’s statements on EU membership referendum

https://mins.news/en/item/19035

- TASS, 2026-08-11 11:25 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2171375

> Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said Armenia’s statements about a referendum on joining the European Union contain contradictions. He pointed to the Armenian Constitution, which provides that the government must initiate any referendum on joining a supranational international organization. His remarks centered on the constitutional procedure for launching such a vote and Armenia’s public position on the issue.