Political Assembly of the European People’s Party (EPP) adopted a resolution, calling on Russia to stop manipulations and blackmail against member states of the Easter Partnership project.

The resolution says Russia has launched trade disputes with Ukraine and Moldova and threatened the national interests of Armenia, which has forced Armenia into the Eurasian Customs Union. The  European People’s  Party  is convinced  that  this unacceptable behaviour by Russia  will  have  a  negative  impact on EU-Russia relations.

“EPP condemns the pressure brought to bear by Russia on the Armenian government and regrets the decision of Armenian President to join the Eurasian Customs Union, which undermines the achievements of Armenia towards the EU,” the resolution reads.

The party calls on EU to defend Eastern Partnership states, adding that that the membership in the Eurasian Customs Union is incompatible with concluding the Association Agreement, including the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area Agreements.

EPP is also concerned by the statement of Georgian Prime Minister regarding the ambiguous position towards the Customs Union and encourages Georgia to continue its policy towards European integration.