Armenia joins Eurasian customs union.

“Armenia said Tuesday it has decided to join a customs union led by Russia as well as the proposed Eurasian Economic Union strongly promoted by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Armenia will become the fourth member of the customs block made up of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan” (Wall Street Journal, September 3, 2013). President Putin envisions a Eurasian economic bloc to counter the European Union, and he is taking all necessary measures to accomplish his dream. “Russia’s immediate aim is to hinder Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia from signing free trade agreements with the European Union… In July and August, Russia started a trade war against Ukraine… Moscow is threatening Kiev with severe trade sanctions if Ukraine signs its agreements with the EU” (The Moscow Times, September 9, 2013).

But where could this Eurasian Economic Union lead?  Bible prophecies speak of a massive 200-million-man military force that will come from “the East” (in response to a threat from Europe) and sweep across the Eurasian land mass and eventually battle a European Beast power around Jerusalem just before Christ’s return (Daniel 11:44; Joel 2:1-11; Revelation 9:13-18; Revelation 16:12-14). History provides some interesting parallels to the future fulfillment of this prophecy. When Napoleon and Hitler invaded Russia from Europe, they encountered defeat.

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