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Armenia, U.S. Discuss Progress on TRIPP Project
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan hosted a U.S. delegation to review implementation of the TRIPP initiative and discuss regional connectivity, including Armenia’s “Crossroads of Peace” project.
Zelensky Remarks in Yerevan Spark New Tensions Between Russia and Armenia
Russia accused Armenia of providing Volodymyr Zelenskiy with a platform for anti-Russian statements.
Belarus Summons Armenia’s Chargé d’Affaires over ‘Unfriendly Actions’ by Yerevan
Report Alleges Russian Influence Campaign Targeting Armenia’s June 7 Elections
Swedish outlet Blankspot reported on a confidential Russian document outlining a coordinated effort to undermine Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan ahead of the June 7 parliamentary elections. Armenian authorities sought EU assistance as early as December 2025 to counter Russian influence, with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas noting that the same networks previously active in Moldova are now operating in Armenia.
Azerbaijan’s Ethnic Cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh and Genocidal Policy
Azerbaijan Continues ‘Caviar Diplomacy’ with Vatican after Cathedral Demolition
By Edgar Beltrán — Azerbaijan and the Vatican signed an agreement on April 30 for the renovation of four statues at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, weeks after the Azerbaijani regime demolished an Armenian cathedral in Nagorno-Karabakh.
France’s Mention of Destruction of Churches in Nagorno-Karabakh Triggers Condemnation from Baku
A brief mention of Nagorno-Karabakh and the destruction of Armenian churches in the region by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has triggered outrage in Azerbaijan. Barrot’s comments referred to ‘consistent reports on the degradation or disappearance of around forty Christian heritage sites since 2021’ in the area.
CFTJ’s latest report highlights the destruction of Armenian cultural heritage, and continued Azerbaijani incursions into the sovereign territory of Armenia.
Driven by Fear from Nagorno-Karabakh
“I Sit Here Hoping to Ease My Longing”: Armenia’s Families Still Waiting for the Missing
Mari is one of thousands in Armenia still searching for answers about loved ones who disappeared during the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Remembering her father, she says: “My dear father, it is me, your beloved daughter. I often sit in this corner, where you loved to rest after a tiring day of work. Now I sit here hoping to ease my longing.”
Artak Beglaryan: Artsakh Issues Marginalized at Armenia–EU Summit
Former Artsakh state minister Artak Beglaryan said he is confident that only the issue of Armenian prisoners was raised with European leaders, while broader concerns related to Artsakh and its displaced population were deliberately excluded by Armenia’s authorities.
Photos of the Week
Armenia has officially set a new Guinness World Record after 1,000 dhol drummers and 400 dancers came together for one of the country’s largest cultural performances ever organized. Photo Courtesy of ArmenPress.
A special reception titled “Armenians in America 250” was held in Washington, D.C., organized by the Embassy of Armenia in the U.S. and Armenian General Benevolent Union, honoring Armenian contributions across generations. Photo Courtesy of the Embassy of Armenia in the U.S.
Global ARM President Timothy Jemal and members of the Global ARM team attended the “Armenians in America 250” reception in Washington, D.C. Photo Courtesy of Global ARM.
EU Day was widely celebrated across Armenia, including in Yerevan and Yeghegnadzor, where visitors explored local artisan products, watched Armenian dance performances, and viewed equipment and
vehicles displayed by the EU Mission in Armenia.
Photo Courtesy of the EU Mission in Armenia.
Security
Yerevan Dialogue: Ararat Mirzoyan on Armenia’s Path to Peace, Connectivity, and Strategic Balance
In a conversation within the Yerevan Dialogue, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan discussed Armenia’s strategic vision:
- Armenia aims to transform its geography from a regional constraint into a strategic connectivity hub linking Europe, Central Asia, and beyond.
- Mirzoyan said Armenia and Azerbaijan are experiencing an “unprecedented period of peace,” despite unresolved humanitarian issues, including Armenian detainees held in Baku.
- He highlighted ongoing normalization efforts with Turkey, including cooperation on transport links and restoration projects.
- Armenia is pursuing a “balanced and diversified” foreign policy, deepening ties with the EU, U.S., India, and other partners while maintaining relations with Russia.
Armenia Thumbs Nose at Kremlin as it Receives Strong EU Endorsement
Russia is mad, but can’t do much about it.
The EU openly backed Armenia’s strategic direction through the first-ever EU–Armenia Summit. Moscow reacted sharply, with senior Russian figures accusing Armenia of “betrayal,” Russian media labeling the Yerevan gathering an anti-Russian summit, and major Russian retailers suspending sales of Armenian products.
First Official Visit of the ICC President to Armenia
The President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Tomoko Akane, paid her first-ever official visit to the Republic of Armenia following Armenia’s accession to the Rome Statute, marking a new chapter in Armenia–ICC relations.
Pashinyan Meets OSCE/ODIHR Mission Ahead of Armenia’s Parliamentary Elections
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with the OSCE/ODIHR observation mission ahead of Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary elections, discussing the electoral process and democratic standards.
Economy
Armenia Plans to Add Artificial Intelligence to High-Tech Ministry’s Mandate
The Armenian government plans to rename the Ministry of High-Tech Industry to the Ministry of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence to reflect its newly expanded responsibilities. The draft bill formalizes the ministry’s role in developing and implementing state policy on artificial intelligence and cloud computing services.
EU-Azerbaijan Talks Prioritize Energy and Connectivity Over Armenian Concerns
In talks with EU officials, Azerbaijan’s leadership framed the Armenia–Azerbaijan normalization process around its own steps and priorities, with little reference to Armenian security or humanitarian concerns. Meetings with Kaja Kallas centered on energy, connectivity, and regional projects, while Armenia appeared mainly as a secondary issue within broader EU–Azerbaijan cooperation.
Armenia to Build Longest Bridge in Its History in Meghri
A 700-meter bridge under construction in Meghri will be the longest bridge ever built in the history of the Armenian people.
€14.4 Million Syunik Customs and Logistics Center to Boost Armenia’s Trade Role
The project is implemented by Armenia’s State Revenue Committee with support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Italian company IRD Engineering, combining loan, grant, and government funding, and following international construction standards.
Culture
Plucking the Strings of Memory: The Oud as a Vessel of Armenian-American Identity
By Antranig Kzirian — As Armenian Genocide survivors escaped the Ottoman Empire and washed ashore in America, these Armenian migrants brought with them baggage of two particular inter-connected kinds: emotional and musical. The heaviness of somber stories and suffering, along with the levity of sounds and songs symbolizing survival. At its core, the oud brought American Armenians together.
Opinion
Can Armenia Leverage AI to Become a Sovereign Global Tech Hub? Insights from the Yerevan Dialogue 2026
By Silvia Boltuc
Armenian High-Tech Industry Minister Mkhitar Hayrapetyan discussed the ambitious infrastructure project led by Firebird, a US-based AI infrastructure firm, in strategic partnership with NVIDIA and Dell Technologies. By securing its place among the top five nations globally for GPU computing capacity and leveraging its abundant energy resources, Armenia is transitioning from a landlocked geography to a central hub on the “Silicon Road”.
What the First EU–Armenia Summit Means for European Companies
Armenia Flexes Its Smart Power
By Nerses Kopalyan
Armenia is not yet, by any measure, a “sophisticated nation,” as defined by the scholarship on smart power. However, it is working diligently to become one: transitioning from a highly militarized, hard power-driven paradigm to a comprehensive security-driven paradigm of developing smart power; transitioning from policies that trapped Yerevan in regional fracture to articulating innovative policy by initiating and stewarding regional interconnectivity.
Armenia and the Disappearing Mountain
By Amos Chapple
The absence of Mount Ararat in the new passports, set to be rolled out in the fall of 2026, follows a government decision late last year to remove snow-capped icons of Mount Ararat from passport stamps. That decision led to an uproar in the country, including a lawsuit filed against the government.
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