Armenia
Yerevan is deepening ties with the EU and the US and preparing an application to join the EU. Russia retains influence through trade, energy, and its military base.
Moscow criticized Armenia’s readiness to accept Russians in the event of a new mobilization. Yerevan stated that it would not impede their entry.
In 2025, beer consumption in Georgia rose to a record 141 million liters, while imports accounted for 16% of the market. Producers' revenue reached 636 million lari.
Armenia will not hinder Russians from entering in the event of a new mobilization. Yerevan promises not to demand explanations and to provide assistance if necessary.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that Armenia may begin submitting an application to join the EU in the near future. The country does not yet have candidate status.
CPC Head Andrii Kovalenko said that people are being detained in Russia and forced to sign contracts. Russians are leaving en masse for neighboring countries.
Banks in four countries have raised fees on Russian cash to 15–20%. The surplus of rubles is squeezing Moscow’s financial influence.
Paris was left out of the TRIPP project and lost a key ally in Pashinyan’s government. At the same time, Yerevan maintains ties with the United States, the EU, and Russia.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, discussing the results of the visit and priority areas of cooperation. The parties agreed to maintain a constant dialogue.
President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan signed a decree on August 2 appointing Nikol Pashinyan as Prime Minister. Earlier, Pashinyan submitted a resignation letter.
Nikol Pashinyan submitted a resignation statement from the post of Prime Minister of Armenia. Until the formation of a new government, members of the government will continue to perform their duties.
Iran is theoretically capable of attacking Ukraine with Khorramshahr missiles, but their accuracy and reliability are questionable. The expert believes that the strikes will be demonstrative in nature.
Kyiv's "Dynamo", if they advance past PAOK, will face the winner of the pair "Hammarby" – "Anderlecht". "LNZ" and "Polissya" have also learned their potential opponents in the Conference League.
The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that Europe is using negotiations as a deceptive tactic and is preparing for war with Russia by 2030. He also accused the EU of intending to expand its influence over Ukraine, Moldova, and Armenia.
The Eagle Partner-2026 exercises will take place in Armenia from June 17 to 25 with the participation of the US and the EU. The goal of the event is to prepare for international peacekeeping missions.
The CEC of Armenia announced the victory of Nikol Pashinyan's party, which received 49. 74% of the vote. The political force will have 61 mandates and will be able to form a government independently.
Opposition political forces in Armenia have reported systemic violations that call into question the free nature of the vote. Armenia's CEC has already approved the distribution of mandates in parliament.
The "Strong Armenia" bloc is contesting the election results due to violations and the use of administrative resources. The political force demands a recount of 100,000 disputed votes.
Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Pashinyan on his victory, ignoring hundreds of electoral violations. OSCE observers recorded instances of bribery and selective justice.
Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine's accession to the EU will trigger protests from various peoples within Russia. An independent Ukraine is the greatest political threat to the Russian Federation.
Pashinyan's party won 50% of the vote in the elections and retained power. The vote confirmed the course toward a further weakening of Russia's political influence in the country.
Armenia's CEC has completed the vote count, with Pashinyan's party garnering 49. 81%. Due to the redistribution of mandates, it is projected to secure approximately 60% of the seats in parliament.
Pashinyan announced the victory of his party in the elections in Armenia. Civil Contract is leading with a result of 54.5 percent of the vote.
Armenia's CEC has released the first election results, where Pashinyan's party leads with 54. 86%. Voter turnout was the highest since 2018, reaching 58.97%.
Pashinyan's Civil Contract party leads the elections in Armenia with 32% of the vote. The pro-Russian Strong Armenia has only 11% of voter support.
Nikol Pashinyan denied the existence of tension in relations with Russia. He emphasized the institutional framework and close ties with Putin.
Six candidates from the "Strong Armenia" bloc were arrested in Armenia for fraud and voter intimidation. The Kremlin project attempted to counter Pashinyan's course.
As of 2:00 PM, 33. 84% of voters have cast their ballots, which is 8% higher than in the previous elections. The highest activity was recorded in the Syunik Province; in Yerevan, the turnout was 33.38%.
As of 11:00 AM, 14. 48% of voters have cast their ballots in Armenia, which is 2.5% higher than previously. The highest activity was recorded in the Tavush and Syunik regions.
Armenia's CEC has urged voters not to wear clothing with numbers due to the ban on campaigning. The restrictions apply to all participants in the process until the conclusion of the elections.