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Ukraine
Von der Leyen to Visit Azerbaijan and Armenia as EU Pushes the Middle Corridor to Avoid Russia and Iran
Von der Leyen’s expected South Caucasus visit comes as the EU pushes secure routes bypassing Russia and Iran.
June 24, 2026
War in Ukraine
EU Disburses €34M in Support Package for Armenia
The EU has released €34M ($39M) to Armenia to cushion Russian trade restrictions and support local exporters.
June 20, 2026
Russia
OPINION: Freedom Over Tomatoes: Inside Russia’s Hysteria Over Armenia’s Election
After Pashinyan’s decisive win, Moscow shifted from trying to influence Armenia’s vote to questioning its legitimacy.
June 11, 2026
Russia
OPINION: Armenia’s Pashinyan Won Enough to Stay in Power, but Not Enough to Secure Peace With Azerbaijan
Nikol Pashinyan’s victory keeps the peace track alive, but a Moscow-backed opposition bloc may block the constitutional changes Baku demands.
June 9, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: What Armenia's Election Reveals About Russia's War in Ukraine
Nikol Pashinyan’s party secured an election victory, highlighting growing shifts away from Moscow’s influence.
June 8, 2026
Russia
Russia Warns Armenia of New Trade Curbs After Vote
Moscow signaled further restrictions on Armenian imports days after Yerevan deepened economic ties with the European Union and secured a pro-Western election re
June 8, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Congratulates Armenia’s Pashinyan on Election Win
Armenia’s ruling party won nearly 50% of the vote as European leaders welcomed the result and pledged support for the country’s Western path.
June 8, 2026
EU
EU Chief Hails Armenia PM’s Ruling Party Win
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sought closer ties with the West, especially the European Union.
June 8, 2026
Armenia
Armenia PM Pashinyan’s Ruling Party Wins Polls: Early Results
Pashinyan has sought to loosen the ex-Soviet republic’s dependence on Moscow, while forging closer ties with the West.
June 8, 2026
Europe
High Voter Turnout Marks Armenia’s Election Amid Violations and Arrests
The Central Electoral Commission reported surging voter participation in the parliamentary ballot compared to previous cycles, as police investigate multiple cases of fraud and voter bribery.
June 7, 2026
Europe
Pashinyan Dismisses ‘Ukrainian Scenario’ Threats as Polls Open in Armenia
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan addressed regional threats and the legal reality of the country’s ties to the EEU and the European Union.
June 7, 2026
Europe
Armenia Votes in Pivotal Election Testing Pashinyan’s Westward Shift Amid Russian Pressure
Amid intense geopolitical tension, misinformation, and economic pressure from Moscow, Armenians went to the polls in a vote framed as a crucial choice for the nation’s future alignment.
June 7, 2026
Russia
Polls Open in Armenia’s Pivotal Election as Pashinyan Battles Pro-Russian Blocs
Voting is underway across Armenia in a high-stakes parliamentary election that will test Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s drive to deepen ties with the West.
June 7, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia’s Growing Desertion Crisis Starting to Resemble WWI – Yerevan-Based Activist
An anti-war activist says Russia’s war in Ukraine is increasingly affecting daily life across Russia, while desertion is rising and state controls continue to tighten.
June 6, 2026
Europe
Parliamentary Election Tests Armenia’s Strategic Pivot From Moscow Toward EU
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan leads polls ahead of Sunday’s high-stakes vote, seeking a mandate for sweeping constitutional reforms despite intensifying Russian trade blockades.
June 6, 2026
Europe
EU Slams Moscow, Sends €50M Aid to Armenia Over Blocked Exports
Ursula von der Leyen accused Moscow of “economic coercion” after Russia targeted Armenian flowers and food exports.
June 6, 2026