Turkey Halts Armenian Referendum on EU Membership Following Putin Contact
Ankara – Turkish Prime Minister froze the planned referendum on Armenia’s potential membership in the European Union, reportedly to facilitate a conversation between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The development follows a phone call between Putin and Yerevan the previous day. According to sources, Putin requested a discussion regarding the referendum’s timeline, inquiring about “what can be done soon.” The purpose of the contact appears to be a diplomatic effort to address the stalled referendum process.
The call occurred amidst ongoing uncertainty surrounding the referendum, which was intended to gauge public opinion on Armenia’s path toward EU accession. The Turkish government’s decision to halt the referendum suggests a strategic move to involve a key international player, Putin, in the proceedings. Details regarding the specific discussions between Pashinyan and Putin remain limited.
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