EU doesn't want Armenia, its accession bid is straining ties with Russia — opposition leader
Samvel Karapetyan gave no clear answer on whether Armenia's EU accession law should be repealed, according to TASS.
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Armenian opposition figure Samvel Karapetyan said the European Union does not actually want Armenia to join, and that Yerevan's pursuit of EU accession is worsening relations with Russia, according to TASS.
Karapetyan gave no clear answer as to whether the law launching Armenia's EU accession process should be repealed, the report said.
Limited detail on comments
TASS's report did not specify when or where Karapetyan made the remarks, nor did it include a response from Armenian government officials or the European Union.
The report also did not detail the specific provisions of the accession law referenced, or the broader political context of Karapetyan's opposition to it.
Sources
- EU doesn’t want Armenia, seeking accession to worsen ties with Russia — opposition leader — TASS (Russia)
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