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Armenia’s ties with Russia continue to deteriorate as election day approaches

Armenia was once widely considered Russia’s closest ally in the South Caucasus, with the two nations maintaining deep political, economic and military ties. But ahead of pivotal parliamentary elections on June 7, Armenia is facing the deepest crisis in its relations with Moscow since it secured independence from the Soviet…

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Pashinyan moves to defuse Russia tensions while pledging Armenia's sovereignty ahead of crucial vote

Pashinyan moves to defuse Russia tensions while pledging Armenia's sovereignty ahead of crucial vote

With the latest polls showing him on course for a landslide victory on Sunday, PM Nikol Pashinyan told Armenians – and Russia – that he is seeking a balanced yet sovereign approach to his foreign policy, as Russia continued to exert pressure by imposing more sanctions ahead of the crucial…

Pashinyan on course for landslide victory and pro-West mandate in Armenia election, new poll shows

Pashinyan on course for landslide victory and pro-West mandate in Armenia election, new poll shows

A new poll projects Armenian Premier Nikol Pashinyan’s party could win a large parliamentary majority, as Russia intensifies its campaign to counter Yerevan's pro-West realignment, warning of a Ukraine scenario.

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India, Eurasian Economic Union discussing limited interim trade deal: Russian minister

India and the Eurasian Economic Union are in talks for a trade deal. Discussions are ongoing for a free trade agreement. A limited and temporary trade arrangement for specific goods is currently being considered. Russian officials describe the negotiations as complex and ambitious. Trade liberalization talks between India and the…

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Trade turnover in Eurasian Economic Union exceeds €80 billion last year

EAEU leaders gathered in Astana for a two-day summit to discuss AI integration, shared digital markets and trade corridors as the bloc marks its 12th year with turnover forecast to further exceed the record set in 2025.

Russia recalls ambassador to Armenia over closer EU ties days before decisive elections

Moscow has escalated pressure on Yerevan ahead of the 7 June elections, including trade bans, EAEU suspension warnings and a Putin drawing parallels between Armenia and Ukraine, days after Trump gave Pashinyan his "complete and total endorsement".

Russian marketplaces to benefit from new EAEU Customs Code

The Eurasian Economic Union, including Kazakhstan, is working on introducing a new Customs Code, which will largely benefit Russian marketplaces over platforms like Amazon or Temu.

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India seriously considering FTA with Eurasian Economic Union: Belarus Foreign Minister

India seriously considering FTA with Eurasian Economic Union: Belarus Foreign Minister

India is “seriously considering” starting talks for a free trade agreement with the EAEU, Sergei Aleinik declared during his two day visit to India.

Talks on free trade agreement with U. K. moving at faster pace: Piyush Goyal

Talks on free trade agreement with U. K. moving at faster pace: Piyush Goyal

India has signed a trade pact with the UAE in a "record" time and "now our talks with the U. K. is moving at a faster pace", Piyush Goyal said.

Talks on free trade agreement wit UK moving at faster pace: Piyush Goyal

Talks on free trade agreement wit UK moving at faster pace: Piyush Goyal

NEW DELHI: Negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement between India and the UK is progressing at a faster pace, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Ukraine conflict: Kazakhstan's difficult balancing act between need for Russian support and popular opposition to the war

Ukraine conflict: Kazakhstan's difficult balancing act between need for Russian support and popular opposition to the war

Vliadimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine has put pressure on the leadership of neighbouring Kazakhstan, which only two months ago hosted Russia-led Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) troops on its soil. The country’s president, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, turned to Putin for military help in January when his rivals hijacked peaceful protests…

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