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This paper discusses the effects of the Armenian president’s decision to abandon a planned Association Agreement with the EU in favor of joining the Russian-led Customs Union. The author argues that although the Armenian leadership seems to have closed the door on Europe, both president Yerevan and Brussels are committed to salvaging some sort of relationship after the decision. The author believes, however, that this new partnership will be limited due to greater pressure from Moscow after the seeming resurgence of Russian power and influence in the region.