Armenia and Türkiye are pursuing normalization, including reopening borders and trade, after decades of deadlock. While offering economic opportunities, this process is intertwined with Armenia's shift from traditional reliance on Russia towards Western influence, raising concerns about potential new regional confrontations rather than stability.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated Armenia must make a strategic choice between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the European Union, citing risks to EAEU economic security from Yerevan's EU rapprochement and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's evasive statements.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Azerbaijan and Armenia next week to strengthen the EU's strategic engagement with both countries. Discussions will focus on energy supplies, regional infrastructure, and economic cooperation, particularly the Middle Corridor trade route.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Armenia next week to discuss strategic relations with PM Nikol Pashinyan. This follows a recent EU support package aimed at mitigating Russia's trade restrictions and Armenia's pro-Western shift.
Tỷ phú Gagik Tsarukyan đang xây dựng tượng Chúa Jesus cao 101m trên đỉnh Hatis, Armenia, dự kiến hoàn thành năm 2026. Dự án nhằm quảng bá Kitô giáo và thu hút du lịch, nhưng vấp phải phản đối từ Giáo hội và nhà môi trường.
Gagik Tsarukyan, Armenia's wealthiest businessman and opposition politician, is building the world's tallest Jesus Christ statue atop a mountain overlooking Yerevan. The 101-meter statue aims to boost tourism and promote Christianity as Armenia's brand, despite opposition from the Armenian Apostolic Church and environmentalists.
Reports cover Ukraine's troop losses, potential US-Iran deals, Fico's criticism of EU policies, and Russia-China economic cooperation. Discussions between Putin and Trump, and potential sanctions relief for Iran, are highlighted.
Armenia's Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan and Azerbaijani President's aide Hikmet Hajiyev held a working meeting in Yerevan to discuss the Armenian-Azerbaijani peace agenda. They emphasized the importance of ongoing dialogue for regional peace and stability and exchanged views on trust-building measures between civil societies. The next meeting will be held in Azerbaijan.
O professor russo Mikhail Verbitskiy, do Instituto de Matemática Pura e Aplicada (IMPA), foi detido na Armênia sob alegações políticas. O IMPA pede sua liberação imediata.
O professor russo Mikhail Verbitskiy, do Instituto de Matemática Pura e Aplicada (Impa), foi detido na Armênia sob alegações políticas. O Impa pede sua liberação imediata.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Russia will not allow the world to "sweep under the rug" the alleged crime committed by the Kiev regime in Starobelsk, where Ukrainian forces struck a college dormitory and academic building. She also commented on Armenia's EAEU/EU dilemma, Russia-Germany relations, and potential Western disruption of the Russia-Africa summit.
Russia is ready to provide a negotiation platform for a peace agreement between Baku and Yerevan, stated Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). Moscow supports normalization efforts and highlights the potential of the "3+3" regional cooperation platform.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu stated that Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is unwilling to hold a referendum on the country's membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). Shoigu commented on Pashinyan's remarks that a referendum would only occur after Yerevan applies to join the European Union, suggesting this indicates reluctance and potential future conflict with European patrons.
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) claims the EU is pressuring Armenia to sever religious ties with Moscow as a condition for EU integration, launching a smear campaign against the Russian Orthodox Church's diocese in Armenia.
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) claims the EU is demanding Armenia completely sever its religious and spiritual ties with Moscow as a mandatory condition for European integration. The SVR stated this is part of a broader strategy to isolate Russia.
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party is projected to win nearly 65% of decided voters in June 7 elections, per a Breavis poll, signaling a pro-Western shift despite escalating Russian pressure and economic threats.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will sign a memorandum of understanding with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan during a visit to Yerevan on Tuesday, May 26.
Moscow warns Armenia against closer ties with the EU, citing potential loss of favorable cooperation terms and economic benefits. Yerevan's recent steps towards the EU, including hosting a summit with European leaders and Ukrainian President Zelensky, have intensified Kremlin's concerns, drawing parallels to Ukraine's path and warning of severe consequences.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia and Armenia, as members of the Eurasian Economic Union, remain friends and will continue their bilateral dialogue. He noted the presence of political forces in Armenia advocating for closer integration with Russia.
Глава МИД Армении Арарат Мирзоян заявил, что Ереван не заинтересован в разрыве отношений с Москвой и стремится их сохранить и углубить. Это заявление прозвучало на фоне критики со стороны зампреда Совбеза РФ Дмитрия Медведева, который обвинил премьер-министра Армении Никола Пашиняна в угрозе отношениям с Россией.
Armenia faces a pivotal election on June 7th, caught in a geopolitical tug-of-war between Russia, the US, Turkey, Europe, and Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan champions a "Real Armenia" vision, advocating for peace with Azerbaijan and a pivot towards the EU, contrasting with historical grievances and Russian influence.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that the price of Russian natural gas supplied to Armenia cannot increase due to the terms of the existing contract. He noted that the contract specifies a fixed price, protecting Armenia from price speculation. This comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin mentioned that Armenia pays significantly less for gas than European countries.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that Yerevan does not intend to take drastic steps in its relations with Moscow, emphasizing his friendly relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin and calling Russia a superpower that deserves respect.
In an extraordinary admission, Armenia’s PM Nikol Pashinyan declared that Karabakh was not Armenia’s territory and that the Armenian movement for it was “a fatal mistake,” as Yerevan forges its peace with Azerbaijan and its decisive pro-EU course.
