Lavrov Says Armenia Should Not Trust EU Membership Promises
Russia's foreign minister argued Yerevan is unlikely to join the European Union, citing the long-stalled bids of Turkey and Serbia.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Armenia should not place trust in promises from the European Union regarding potential membership, according to Russian state news agency TASS.
Lavrov said he does not see a realistic path for Armenia to join the EU, pointing to the accession bids of Turkey and Serbia, which he said have been "waiting in line for many decades" without becoming full members.
The remarks come amid ongoing discussions in Armenia about its foreign policy orientation, as the country has in recent years sought closer ties with Western institutions while traditionally maintaining close relations with Russia.
TASS did not provide additional details on the context or venue of Lavrov's statement in the excerpt reviewed.
Neither the Armenian government nor European Union officials were quoted in the report responding to Lavrov's comments.
Sources
- Russia's Lavrov warns Armenia against trusting EU promises — TASS (Russia)
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