A phone call took place between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at the initiative of the Armenian side. This was reported by the Kremlin.

Vladimir Putin reaffirmed his commitment to the joint statement adopted by the leaders of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia at the EAEU summit in Astana on May 29, 2026, regarding the actions of the Republic of Armenia aimed at joining the European Union.

In particular, emphasis was placed on the need to hold a nationwide referendum in Armenia as soon as possible on the question of joining the EU or remaining within the EAEU.

Earlier: Pashinyan and Putin held a phone call