European leaders are gathering in Armenia for two significant summits, marking a shift in the country's relations with the EU amid its historical ties to Russia. The summits come after Armenia's conflict with Azerbaijan and a realization of the inadequacy of Russian support. Armenia's parliament has initiated the process to join the EU, but tensions with Azerbaijan and Russia's discontent complicate the situation. The EU is increasing its presence in Armenia to counter Russian influence, but challenges remain regarding security and energy dependence.