The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) leaders gathered at a summit in Astana and urged Yerevan to choose between the Russia-led union and the EU, as the 7 June Armenian election emerges as a pivotal moment in the geopolitical evolution of the South Caucasus. In the run-up to Armenia's decisive 7 June elections, Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) leaders issued a joint statement warning Armenia that its EU accession plans pose "serious risks" to the economic security of all EAEU countries.

The story centers on Armenia, Russia, Yerevan, and Moscow. It has drawn coverage across roughly 220 reports so far.