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Russia
Armenia Threatens 25-Day Military Camp for Russia-Based Election Voters
The Armenian government says Armenians flown in from Russia to back up a pro-Russian candidate in the June 7 election could be sent to a 25-day military training camp.
June 5, 2026
Azerbaijan
OPINION: Why Azerbaijan Wants Pashinyan to Survive
Azerbaijan favors a sovereign Armenian neighbor over a Russian proxy, seeing Pashinyan’s survival as key to weakening Moscow’s regional grip.
June 4, 2026
Russia
Armenia Votes – Russia Piles on the Pressure
Armenia votes on June 7 amid mounting Russian pressure, with the election shaping up as a choice between Moscow and Europe.
June 3, 2026
Russia
Pashinyan Rejects Referendum on Armenia’s EU vs Eurasian Union Future
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan rejected calls for holding a referendum on whether Armenia should choose between the EU and the Eurasian Economic Union,
June 1, 2026
Putin
Putin Leaves Kazakhstan With Empty Rhetoric and Panic Over Armenia, Goble Says
In an interview with Kyiv Post, Paul Goble says Putin’s dwelling on Armenia during his Kazakhstan visit showed panic, as Moscow won little more than empty words.
May 30, 2026
US
Trump Endorses Pashinyan Ahead of Crucial Armenia Vote
The US president endorses Armenian PM Pashinyan, praising his peace agenda and a South Caucasus corridor aimed at expanding American energy access.
May 28, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Rubio’s Yerevan Visit: What Washington Said, and What It Left Unspoken
The Secretary of State’s brief airport stop signaled support for Armenia’s sovereignty while avoiding rhetoric Moscow could weaponize before the vote.
May 27, 2026
Putin
Putin to Address Nuclear Deal, Armenia’s EU Bid in Kazakhstan Trip
The Kremlin leader is set to visit the Central Asian nation for the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) summit on Wednesday.
May 26, 2026
US
US, Armenia Pledge to Move Forward on Corridor During Rubio Visit
Armenia has been a historic ally of Russia, but looked on with anger after Moscow failed to prevent Azerbaijan from carrying out a lightning offensive in 2023 that took back the breakaway region of Karabakh.
May 26, 2026
Putin
Armenia’s Pashinyan Skips Russia-Led Summit After Putin Urges EU-or-EAEU Choice
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will miss the upcoming Eurasian Economic Union summit days after Moscow told Armenia to choose between the EU and the Mo
May 11, 2026
War in Ukraine
Putin Warns Armenia Over EU Ambitions, Citing ‘Ukrainian Scenario’
Vladimir Putin has warned Armenia that its push for EU membership requires “special consideration,” suggesting a “divorce” from Russian-led structures and drawing ominous parallels to Ukraine.
May 10, 2026
Ukraine
Armenia Not Russia’s Ally on Ukraine, Pashinyan Says
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Yerevan is not aligned with Russia on Ukraine, following criticism over Zelensky’s visit.
May 7, 2026
Zelensky
Russia Scolds Ally Armenia For Hosting Zelensky
Moscow criticised Armenia for hosting Zelensky at a European summit and warned that deeper EU integration could bring consequences as Yerevan moves away from Moscow.
May 7, 2026
Zelensky
Caucasus Visits: How Kyiv Challenged Moscow’s Grip
Kyiv used the European Political Community summit in Yerevan to deepen ties with Armenia and reopen dialogue with Georgia as Moscow’s influence wanes.
May 5, 2026
Europe
Zelensky Arrives in Yerevan for European Political Community Summit
President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Armenia to participate in a high-level summit where he will hold key meetings with leaders from the Czech Republic, Finland, Norway and the UK.
May 3, 2026
Europe
Zelensky to Visit Armenia for European Political Community Summit
President Zelensky will travel to Yerevan on May 4 for the EPC summit, marking a significant diplomatic push in the South Caucasus following his recent strategic visit to Baku.
May 2, 2026