Armenia

Armenia’s vote tests Pashinyan’s break from Moscow as Western pressure rises — interview

Naira Hayrumyan, editor of Step.am, spoke with Oleksiy Tarasov at Radio NV about what is happening in Armenia ahead of the June 7 parliamentary elections and what they could change in the South Caucasus.

29 May, 11:08 AM

Armenia plans gas pipeline as Pashinyan signals eventual EU-Moscow choice

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced plans to build a transit gas pipeline through Armenia, Interfax reported on May 27.

28 May, 05:22 PM

Russia offers Armenia modular NPP even as relations sour over Ukraine and trade

Armenia has received proposals for the construction of a modular nuclear power plant from several countries, including Russia, Russian news agency Interfax reported on May 22.

22 May, 03:45 PM

Russia bans Armenian flower imports amid worsening ties with Yerevan

Russian authorities have announced new alleged violations involving goods imported from Armenia as relations between Moscow and Yerevan continue to deteriorate, The Moscow Times reported.

21 May, 12:38 PM

Russia pressures Armenia as Yerevan’s EU push strains Moscow’s old grip

Russia called Armenia’s intention to remain in the Eurasian Economic Union while seeking to join the European Union “unacceptable,” Russian outlet Interfax reported.

21 May, 10:45 AM

Russia cites new violations in Armenian food exports

Russian authorities announced new alleged violations involving food and other imports from Armenia and said they would tighten phytosanitary controls at the border amid worsening tensions between Russia and Yerevan, The Moscow Times reported.

18 May, 02:25 PM

Putin floats ‘divorce’ from Armenia and warns of ‘Ukraine scenario’

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said Armenia’s plans to join the European Union “require special consideration” and drew a parallel with Ukraine during comments to reporters, Russian propaganda agency TASS reported.

10 May, 09:05 PM

Kremlin berates Armenia for hosting Zelenskyy

Russia’s Foreign Ministry summoned Armenian ambassador Gurgen Arsenyan to protest Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy being welcomed in Yerevan for the recent European Political Community summit, the ministry said on May 7.

8 May, 12:33 AM

Nikol Pashinyan explains why he will skip Moscow’s May 9 parade

Nikol Pashinyan said that he will not attend May 9 celebrations in Moscow, according to remarks made by the Armenian prime minister during a briefing reported by 1Lurer on May 7.

7 May, 04:53 PM

Russia is rapidly losing its historical influence in South Caucasus to U.S. and EU - video

Russia's influence in the South Caucasus is noticeably weakening, ADASTRA think tank junior researcher Polina Piatnytsia said in an interview with Radio NV on May 5.

6 May, 08:30 AM

Zelenskyy joins 48 leaders at European Political Community summit in Armenia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Yerevan to attend the European Political Community summit, Ukraine’s state news agency reported on May 4.

4 May, 11:07 AM

Zelenskyy arrives in Yerevan for European Political Community summit and talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Yerevan on May 3 ahead of the European Political Community summit scheduled for May 4, Armenpress reported.

3 May, 04:37 PM

Czech Prime Minister Babiš to meet Zelenskyy for first time at Yerevan summit

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš plans to hold his first meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, Armenia, on May 3, according to Czech media outlet iDnes.cz.

2 May, 09:50 PM

Zelenskyy to visit Armenia for EPC summit, Pashinyan announces

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Yerevan on May 4 to attend the European Political Community summit, Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan said on April 30.

1 May, 07:52 PM

Russia bans Armenian mineral water after 'unfriendly' remarks

Russian authorities have banned sales and suspended imports of Jermuk mineral water from Armenia, The Moscow Times reported on Apr. 29.

29 April, 03:16 PM

U.S. signs nuclear energy deal with Armenia, pledging up to $9B to cut Russia ties

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance signed an agreement with Armenia on cooperation in civilian nuclear energy, with Washington promising investments of up to $9 billion, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 9 following Vance’s visit to Yerevan.

10 February, 03:06 PM

Russia loses South Caucasus influence to Trump Route – Ukraine intel

Russia has finally lost its influence in the South Caucasus due to the so-called TRIPP — Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity — which is set to connect Armenia and Azerbaijan, Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service reported on Jan. 26.

26 January, 06:35 PM

Moscow airports close for hours, Armenian PM lands in St. Petersburg instead

A mass drone attack shut Moscow’s airports for seven hours, disrupting over 130 flights and forcing Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s plane to divert, Russian outlets Meduza and Baza wrote on Dec. 11.

11 December 2025, 10:30 AM

Azerbaijan and Armenia sign peace deal in Washington

Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed a landmark bilateral framework agreement at the White House on Aug. 8, marking a major step toward ending more than three decades of conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

9 August 2025, 12:08 AM

Trump to host Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal signing

U.S. President Donald Trump announced preparations for the signing of a “framework peace agreement” between Armenia and Azerbaijan, stating that an official ceremony with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will take place at the White House on Aug. 8.

8 August 2025, 11:52 AM

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