# Armenia to launch EU accession bid in 'near future,' PM says, further distancing from Russia

https://mins.news/en/item/31123

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-25 01:03 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/armenia-to-launch-eu-accession-bid-in-near-future-pm-says/

> Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told parliament on Aug. 24 that Yerevan could soon begin the process of seeking EU membership and would hold a referendum once it starts. The move would deepen Armenia’s shift away from traditional ally Russia, which has reacted with threats and opposition.

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