Putin warned Armenia that deepening EU ties could trigger a 'Ukraine scenario' — military conflict — while suggesting Armenia hold a referendum on EU membership. The warning reflects Russia's long-standing opposition to NATO/EU expansion in its sphere of influence and comes as Putin has publicly stated he believes the Ukraine war is 'coming to an end,' though Kremlin aides cautiously say a settlement remains a 'long road' away. The headline accurately reflects Putin's reported statements but omits that his comments on Ukraine's potential resolution came in the same day's remarks, suggesting a possible connection between the two geopolitical moves.