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Armenia faces reported Russian demands to prevent gas supply cutoff
Reports indicate that Armenia-Russia relations are reaching a critical juncture. According to sources cited in Armenian media, Russia may cease gas supplies to Armenia starting November 1, 2026, potentially citing a major accident or force majeure.
To prevent a total cutoff of gas supplies, four specific demands have reportedly been presented to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. These include withdrawing from discussions regarding the 102nd Russian military base and ceasing government actions against Russian capital interests in sectors such as railways and Gazprom.
Additionally, Russia has reportedly suggested that Armenia either cancel the law initiating its European Union membership process or hold a national referendum on the matter. A fourth demand involves halting the prosecution of pro-Russian figures, including Robert Kocharyan and Gagik Tsarukyan. There are also suggestions that Moscow may require the appointment of a Deputy Prime Minister acceptable to Russia to work directly with Russian authorities.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Four demands have reportedly been presented to Nikol Pashinyan to prevent a gas supply cutoff. modern.az
- [● 2 SOURCES] A demand was made to cease the prosecution of pro-Russian figures including Robert Kocharyan and Gagik Tsarukyan. modern.az
- [● 2 SOURCES] Russia has suggested either canceling the law on starting the EU membership process or holding a referendum. modern.az
- [● 2 SOURCES] Another demand concerns Russian capital interests in sectors such as railways and Gazprom. modern.az
- [● 2 SOURCES] Russia may require the appointment of a Deputy Prime Minister acceptable to Moscow to work directly with Russian authorities. modern.az
- [● 2 SOURCES] Russia may cease gas supplies to Armenia starting November 1, 2026, following a purported major accident or force majeure. modern.az
- [● 2 SOURCES] One demand involves withdrawing from discussions regarding the 102nd Russian military base. modern.az