A joint decision to temporarily suspend the application of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Treaty to Armenia could be adopted, according to a report examining the possible consequences of such a suspension.
The report was presented at a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council by representatives of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
The document summarizes the steps Armenia has taken toward European Union membership and examines the potential compatibility of the legal frameworks of the EAEU and EU.
The report notes that the EAEU’s founding treaty does not establish a clear and direct mechanism allowing member states to terminate or suspend its application to another member state through a unilateral decision.
Consequently, the 1969 Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties has been identified as a possible legal basis under which the four states could consider adopting a joint decision.
Such a decision could temporarily suspend the application to Armenia not only of the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union but also of other international agreements forming part of the union’s legal framework.
The document therefore examines the possibility of temporarily suspending treaty relations between Armenia and the EAEU through coordinated action by the four member states.
At the same time, the report proposes linking the duration of any suspension to the holding of a nationwide referendum in Armenia.
According to the document, such a decision could remain in force until a referendum in which Armenian citizens would express their position on the country’s future integration path.
The choice would be between continuing Armenia’s membership in the Eurasian Economic Union and pursuing membership in the European Union.
The report is expected to be submitted to the leaders of EAEU member states for further discussion and examination.
Earlier reports indicated that the next meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council is scheduled for December 2026.
The report was prepared on the basis of a joint statement adopted on May 29, 2026, by the presidents of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. The document was developed to implement the arrangements outlined in that statement.
At the May 29 meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in Astana, the presidents of four EAEU member states — Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus and Kyrgyzstan — adopted a statement concerning Armenia’s situation. Armenia was urged to hold a referendum as soon as possible on choosing between the EAEU and the European Union.
Various Russian officials have stated that if Armenia continues moving toward the European Union, it could lose the opportunity to purchase natural gas from Russia on preferential terms.
In addition, Russia has imposed restrictions on imports of Armenian products. In particular, imports of Jermuk mineral water, flowers and certain alcoholic beverages from Armenia have been banned. Restrictions have also been imposed on several agricultural products, including tomatoes, cucumbers and strawberries. Since June 2, Russia has restricted imports of cherries, apricots, peaches, plums, grapes and other stone fruits from Armenia, as well as their transit to other EAEU countries. Since June 3, Russia has also restricted imports of eggplants, potatoes and dried fruits originating in and exported from Armenia.
