ArmInfo. The Russian Federation's restrictions on the duration of stay of foreigners, including those from EAEU countries, contradicts the provisions outlined in the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union, as stated by RA Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan on October 27 during a hearing of the RA National Assembly committees on the draft 2026 state budget.
Mirzoyan mentioned ongoing discussions underway with the Russian side regarding the possible extension of the stay period from 90 to 180 days. Moreover, the Minister emphasized that this issue is not limited to Armenia-Russia relations but also affects Russia's relations with other Union countries. He also raised concerns about goods unlawfully detained at Russian borders. These phenomena could result in both diplomatic intervention and decisions by individual agencies, as Armenian companies themselves often exploit the situation by exporting unknown substances under the guise of cognac, or by supplying dairy products with incorrect milk content percentage.
