Brussels' Support for Armenia: A Risky Political Balancing Act

Brussels is convinced that Prime Minister Pashinyan is steering Armenia away from Russia. But critics warn this could backfire, making things more authoritarian. Just before the June elections, the EU pledged over €50 million, which ballooned to €2.5 billion post-vote, despite fraud accusations. The EU's support might ignore serious issues, leaving Armenia less democratic while still under Russia's influence.