July 27 (Reuters) - Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan asked Russian President Vladimir Putin during a phone call ‌on Monday to help resolve a dispute over ‌Russian restrictions on Armenian exports, the Armenian government said. "He asked to take measures to resolve these issues," Pashinyan's office ⁠said, adding that Armenia remained ready to address outstanding disputes through dialogue. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe Kremlin said Putin told Pashinyan that the ​Armenian leader's ​proposal to seek European Union ​membership should be put ‌to a referendum "as soon as possible". Last month, Russia imposed trade restrictions, temporarily banning imports of a range of Armenian products, including fruit ‌and vegetables, flowers, fish and alcoholic ​beverages. Pashinyan visited Russia earlier this ​month after his Civil ​Contract party won re-election in June, defeating ‌several pro-Russian opposition parties.