Galuzin: Maintaining a permanent 2-vector approach and simultaneous membership in the EAEU and EU is impossible

Russia believes that Armenia’s simultaneous membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the European Union (EU) is impossible, and therefore, Yerevan must make a choice over time, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said.

“It will be difficult to permanently maintain this two-vector approach—membership in the EAEU and the process of rapprochement with the EU. At some point, a decision must be made,” Galuzin noted.

At the same time, the diplomat noted that Russia highly values Armenia’s contribution to the EAEU.

“Last year, Armenia chaired the EAEU, and it was very successful. We thank our Armenian friends for truly effective leadership,” Galuzin elaborated. From Feb. 11 to Feb. 14, a parliamentary session will be held in Armenia, with one of the key topics being the discussion of a draft law to initiate the country’s membership process in the EU.