Armenia's rapprochement with the European Union puts the country in front of a difficult choice. The deepening of the integration with the EU will require a review of the economic relations with Russia and the membership in the Eurasian Economic Union, writes the EU Today periodical. Moreover, as the media notes, Yerevan's European direction is developing against the backdrop of the change in the balance of power in the South Caucasus and the gradual revision of the system of previous foreign policy orientations. One of the main obstacles to Armenia's EU membership is its membership in the EAEU. The customs rules and obligations operating within the framework of that unification are incompatible with full participation in the European Union's single market and customs union. Thus, according to EU Today, the prospect of joining the EU will ultimately require Yerevan to decide on the format of economic integration. "The consequences of such a choice can be significant. Russia remains an important trade partner of Armenia, and Armenia's economy is linked to Russian markets, energy supplies, transport routes and established business relationships. The transition to European standards will require large-scale changes in the fields of regulation, customs system and trade relations," the media writes. So far, Yerevan has not announced its intention to withdraw from the EAEU or immediately sever economic relations with Moscow. The strategy of Nikol Pashinyan's government implies expansion of the country's foreign political and economic opportunities in order to reduce dependence on one direction, the article states. At the same time, the media reminds that cooperation with Brussels already goes beyond the scope of political declarations. In December 2025, the EU and Armenia adopted a new strategic partnership agenda covering democratic reforms, trade diversification, energy security, digital infrastructure and security sector cooperation. � interaction. The parties are also discussing the liberalization of the visa regime. However, even submitting a membership application to Armenia would not guarantee the granting of candidate status or the start of membership negotiations. it requires the fulfillment of EU requirements and the agreement of the member states. Changes in relations with Azerbaijan also create new opportunities for Yerevan. After the signing of the declaration between the parties in Washington in August 2025 and the initialization of the peace agreement, prospects for the development of regional transport and economic ties have emerged. If the settlement process continues, Armenia will be able to gradually reduce the transportation isolation that has historically strengthened its dependence on Russia. As a result, as the periodical notes, European integration for Yerevan becomes not only a matter of economic choice, but also part of a larger-scale revision of the foreign policy strategy. However, its practical implementation will depend on internal reforms, relations with neighbors, terms of membership in EAEU and the willingness of the European Union to expand its presence in the South Caucasus.