Russia warns Armenia it could end cheap fuel supplies if Yerevan stays on EU course
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Russia warned Armenia it may suspend or terminate cheap supplies of oil, gas, and rough diamonds if Yerevan continues its efforts to join the European Union. This move underscores the geopolitical leverage Moscow holds over Armenia amid its European aspirations.
MOSCOW, May 27 - Russia said on Wednesday it had warned Armenia it would suspend or terminate the supply of cheap oil, gas and rough diamonds to the South Caucasus country if Yerevan pressed ahead with its bid to join the European Union.
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