Enlargement of the Eurasian Economic Union
Russia Advocates the Establishment of the Greater Eurasian Partnership
Russia advocates the establishment of the Greater Eurasian Partnership with the participation of the Eurasian Economic Union, ASEAN, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, "possibly other entities". This was stated by Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev at the summit in Bangkok of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, TASS reported.
Serbia Signs Trade Deal With Russia’s Eurasian Union
Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabic on Friday signed a free trade deal with the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union, EAEU, in Moscow, after the EU warned that it will closely monitor such relations, as Serbia is a candidate for joining the European Union.
Beside Brnabic, the deal was signed by the Prime Ministers of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia.
Strong message to Serbia: If you want to move on EU path, this is not the way to go
Miroslav Lajk, Slovakia's Diplomacy, reacted to the announced Serbia's signing of the free trade agreement with Eurasian Union (EAEU), supported by Russia.
"If you are sure in your European orientation, don't make decisions which are not in line with it, as this one isn't", Lajk concluded.
McAllister: Serbia had to ensure exit strategy for the Agreement with Eurasian Union
European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman and until recently a Rapporteur of this institution to Serbia David McAllister said for Radio Free Europe.
European Commission: Serbia will have to terminate the agreement with Eurasian Union
This is a clear message from European Commission to Serbia.
"Serbia can enter into agreements with other states or organizations prior to joining EU. However, in the perspective of negotiating accession, Serbia has pledged to withdraw from all bilateral trade agreements on the day of EU accession", the Commission said.
Russia has Warned the EU not to Make the Same Mistake with Serbia as with Ukraine
By putting Serbia in the position to choose "either with Russia or the West", the European Union is making the same mistake that has led to the Ukrainian crisis, disrupting society in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned.
Moldova President Supports the Eurasian Economic Union
Moldovan President Igor Dodon said the Eurasian integration course would be the most appropriate for his country.
"Are we going to become members at some stage? I do not exclude it. I think that would be the right thing for Moldova, but that will be for the people to decide, and we will hold a referendum, "he told the Belarusian media. "
Putin: Serbia interested in Eurasian Economic Union
According to Vladimir Putin, about 50 countries from Europe, Asia and Latin America are interested in cooperation with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Serbia among countries interested in Eurasian Union - Putin
According to Vladimir Putin, about 50 countries from Europe, Asia and Latin America are interested in cooperation with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Medvedev: Free trade zone talks with Serbia to start soon
MOSCOW - Russian PM Dmitry Medvedev on Friday announced the start of free trade zone talks between the Eurasian Economic Union and Israel and Serbia, respectively.