Russia is threatening to cut off gas supplies to Armenia starting November 1
Moscow has threatened to completely halt gas supplies to Armenia starting November 1 if Yerevan does not meet a series of political demands. This was reported by the Armenian newspaper “Graparak,” citing Russian sources.
Currently, gas supplies via the pipeline have been suspended due to scheduled maintenance, and the needs of Armenian consumers are being met by reserves in storage facilities. According to the newspaper’s sources, a major “accident” or force majeure event could occur on November 1, after which supplies would not be resumed.
According to the newspaper’s sources, Moscow has informed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan that he can prevent such a scenario if he refuses to discuss the future of the Russian military base in Gyumri and measures concerning companies with Russian capital. Among them are the South Caucasus Railway and Gazprom.
Russia is also demanding that Armenia choose between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the European Union. Specifically, Moscow is insisting on the repeal of the law initiating the process of European integration or the setting of a date for a referendum on this issue.
According to sources, other demands include halting the criminal prosecution of pro-Russian politicians and appointing a deputy prime minister whose candidacy is acceptable to the Kremlin.
Armenia is heavily dependent on Russian gas. In 2025, Gazprom supplied the country with approximately 2.7 billion cubic meters of gas.
According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Armenia currently receives gas at a preferential price of $177 per thousand cubic meters. The Kremlin had previously warned that if the country were to leave the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the price of gas would be set at market rates.
Source: “Graparak”
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