On May 31, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk issued a warning to Armenia regarding potential difficulties with its gas supplies, stressing that Armenia has no alternative sources of gas apart from Russia. In an interview with Vesti television, Overchuk stated, "We know the situation on the gas market very well. It (Armenia) will never have any other gas than Russia’s." He raised concerns about how Armenia would procure Russian gas and the intermediaries involved in the process. Overchuk pointed out that Europe continues to purchase Russian gas, which complicates Armenia's situation. He suggested that Armenia should consider the geographical layout of existing pipelines to understand its gas supply options better. Furthermore, he highlighted that the 30% export duty on Russian gas, coupled with market pricing and the demands of intermediaries, would significantly affect the costs for Armenia. Overchuk expressed a desire for Armenia to avoid a challenging situation regarding its gas supplies, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning in this regard.