Kremlin Clarifies EAEU Membership Rules: Armenia's Exit Possible but No Expulsions
No country can be expelled from EAEU, Armenia may leave it on its own — Kremlin
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The Kremlin stated that no country can be expelled from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), but a member state like Armenia can choose to leave voluntarily. Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov emphasized this point during a briefing.
- 01Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov confirmed that expulsion from the EAEU is not possible.
- 02Countries can voluntarily terminate their membership in the EAEU.
- 03Ushakov's comments were made in response to questions about Armenia's potential expulsion.
- 04The EAEU operates on principles that prevent unilateral exclusion of member states.
- 05Armenia's membership status remains under its own discretion, according to Ushakov.
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During a briefing on May 26, Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov clarified that while no country can be expelled from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), a member state like Armenia has the option to withdraw voluntarily. He stated that it is fundamentally impossible to exclude a country from the EAEU through a simple decision. Instead, a member can choose to end its participation for various reasons. This statement comes amid discussions about Armenia's position within the union, highlighting the autonomy of member states in deciding their involvement.
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Armenia's potential exit from the EAEU could affect its trade relations and economic policies.
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