How Russia is making Armenia’s EU pivot easier

<p>Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says Armenia will soon apply for EU membership, while relations with Russia continue to deteriorate. What does Armenia’s move toward Europe actually entail, and how much further can Russia pressure the Armenian economy? CivilNet political commentator Eric Hacopian joins the podcast to discuss these and other major issues of the day, including the arrest of former President Robert Kocharyan and the ruling party’s effort to define post-election Armenia as the “Fourth Republic.” 0:00- EU membership application &amp; Russian economic warfare 3:54- European vs Russian tracks for Armenia 6:14- Impact of Russia’s agricultural ban on Armenia8:55- Arrest of former President Robert Kocharyan 12:21- &quot;2018 Forever&quot;16:54- Declaration of the Fourth Armenian Republic 21:42- Pashinyan and the Armenian Genocide 26:59- Passing a new constitution #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ</p>