Russia recalls ambassador to Armenia over closer EU ties days before decisive elections

Moscow has escalated pressure on Yerevan ahead of the 7 June elections, including trade bans, EAEU suspension warnings and a Putin drawing parallels between Armenia and Ukraine, days after Trump gave Pashinyan his "complete and total endorsement".

• EAEU called on Armenia to choose between Russia-led bloc and EU
• June 7 Armenian election is geopolitical turning point in South Caucasus
• Regional balance of power will be affected by election outcome
• Armenia's alliance choice will impact international relations