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Armenia's Government Criticized Over Prisoners, Artsakh Policy
Armenian prisoners in Baku: A political inconvenience for Yerevan?
Armenia's Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan faced public backlash after dismissing journalists' questions about Armenian prisoners of war held in Azerbaijan during a June campaign appearance in Gyumri. The incident sparked criticism that the government treats the prisoner issue an
Armenia Faces Pressure Over EU Integration, Google Maps Dispute
The Region in Brief
Armenia is navigating mounting geopolitical tensions as Russia warns that EU integration could trigger suspension of energy and trade agreements, while a Google Maps labeling dispute reignites territorial concerns. Russia's Foreign Ministry confirmed it warned Armenia that advanc
Ishkhanyan Criticizes Baku Trial Process as 'Controlled' and 'Retaliatory'
Davit Ishkhanyan: ‘We will continue following the path we have chosen together’
Davit Ishkhanyan, detained in Baku, delivered a message from prison describing significant irregularities in his ongoing appeals process. Speaking via phone call to family, Ishkhanyan stated that neither defense nor prosecution has received the complete verdict text since the Feb
Armenia Anti-Corruption Committee Reports 94 Charges Since February
86 Arrested, 94 Charged in Election-Related Corruption Cases Since February 7
Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee has charged 94 individuals in election-related corruption cases since February 7, with 86 arrests made during the same period, according to a report from the agency. The enforcement actions represent a significant push by Armenian authorities t
Armenia and U.S. Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Charter
Mirzoyan and Rubio Sign Armenia-U.S. Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Charter
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio have signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Charter between Armenia and the United States, according to Massis Post. The charter formalizes the bilateral relationship between the two countries
Pashinyan Says Armenia Needs Alternatives to Russian Dependence
Pashinyan Responds to Threats from Moscow: Armenia Must Have Alternatives
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has responded to recent statements from Moscow by emphasizing the need for Armenia to develop alternative partnerships and reduce its dependency on Russia. Passinyan's remarks come amid ongoing tensions between Yerevan and Moscow over Armen
Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Form Strategic Alliance
The emerging Middle East-South Asia strategic alignment
A new geopolitical alignment is emerging among Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, characterized by heightened diplomatic engagement and security coordination rather than a formal military pact, according to analysis in The Armenian Weekly. The quadrilateral alignment respo
Armenian Weekly: Pattern of Denial Shapes National Politics
Armenia’s information war: Conditioning a nation to surrender
An article in The Armenian Weekly analyzes a recurring pattern in Armenian political communication over the past decade, in which government authorities initially deny controversial policies, ridicule public concerns, gradually normalize disputed outcomes, and eventually implemen
Pashinyan: Armenia Pursuing Both EAEU and EU Integration
Armenia Will Move Toward Both the EAEU and EU as Long as They Remain Compatible, Pashinyan Says
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that Armenia will continue pursuing integration with both the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the European Union simultaneously, provided the two blocs remain compatible. Pashinyan characterized the dual-track approach as a sovereign Armen
Armenia Receives Letter from Russian Energy Minister
Armenia Receives Letter from Russian Energy Minister, Foreign Ministry Says
Armenia's Foreign Ministry has received a letter from Russia's Energy Minister, according to a statement from the ministry. The communication marks recent diplomatic contact between the two countries on energy-related matters. Armenia has historically maintained close ties with R
Armenia Rejects Accreditation for Russian Election Observers
Armenia Unofficially Rejects Accreditation for Several Russian Election Observers, Zakharova Says
Armenia has unofficially rejected accreditation for several Russian citizens seeking to serve as election observers, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova. The move marks a notable diplomatic development amid ongoing tensions between the neighboring c
Trump Expresses Support for Armenian PM Pashinyan
President Trump Endorses PM Pashinyan: “He Has My Complete and Total Support”
U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, stating that the PM "has my complete and total support." The statement was made during remarks in Washington, D.C., marking a notable expression of backing for Armenia's leadership from the