Breaking
Armenia Hosts Military Exercises With U.S., French and Greek Troops
The weeklong exercise codenamed Eagle Partner 2026 involves 250 Armenian soldiers, 58 U.S. military personnel as well as 24 French and 11 Greek service members.
EU Provides €34 Million in Immediate Support to Strengthen Armenia’s Economic Resilience Amid Russian Import Restrictions
- The European Commission disbursed €34 million in emergency support to Armenia.
- Funding aims to mitigate the impact of Russian trade restrictions on Armenia’s private sector.
- Support is part of a broader EU package announced by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
- EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged increased EU support for Armenia’s resilience, citing “increased pressure by Russia.”
Election Commission Confirms Final Seat Distribution in Armenia’s New Parliament
Armenia’s Central Electoral Commission announced the final results of the 7 June 2026 parliamentary elections, confirming seat allocations in the new National Assembly.
The ruling Civil Contract Party secured 64 seats in total, the Strong Armenia Alliance 29 seats, and the Armenia Alliance 12 seats, with the decision subject to appeal before the Constitutional Court.
Azerbaijan’s Ethnic Cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh and Genocidal Policy
Beheaded Armenian Soldier’s Family Wins European Court Case Against Azerbaijan
The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Azerbaijan violated the right to life and prohibition of torture in the case of an Armenian soldier who was tortured, killed, and mutilated during the April 2016 hostilities, while also recognizing the suffering inflicted on his family. The judgment comes a decade after the events, amid ongoing concerns over impunity for war crimes committed against Armenians.
Wife of Ruben Vardanyan Plans International Women’s Humanitarian Delegation to Baku
Veronika Zonabend, wife of former Nagorno-Karabakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, announced plans to organize an international women’s humanitarian delegation to travel to Baku in the coming weeks. The initiative aims to visit detained Armenians, deliver letters and family messages, and draw attention to their humanitarian situation and lack of independent access.
Driven by Fear from Nagorno-Karabakh
Armenia Reviews Progress on Missing Persons and Detainee Cases at Interagency Commission Meeting
Regular meeting of the Interagency Commission on Prisoners, Hostages and Missing Persons focused on cases of missing persons, including those connected to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Photo of the Week
Team USA Paralympic gold medalists and U.S. Sports Envoys Rose Hollermann and Steve Serio brought their championship experience to Armenia, leading wheelchair basketball masterclasses, skills clinics, and exhibition games in Yerevan and Gyumri.
Photo Courtesy of the U.S. Embassy Yerevan.
Security
Armenia Showcases Defense Industry at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris
Armenian Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan led a delegation to Paris to participate in the Eurosatory 2026 international defense exhibition. Thirty Armenian defense companies are presenting their capabilities at a national pavilion, highlighting Armenia’s industrial and R&D potential and expanding cooperation with international partners, including France, in defense and high-tech sectors.
Armenia and EU Explore Expanded Cooperation in Defense, Space, and High-Tech Sectors
Thales and BooTech Announce Industrial Partnership to Strengthen Regional Security
Armenia–U.S. Strategic Dialogue Advanced at CSIS Meeting in Washington
Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan visited the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C., where he met with representatives including Max Bergmann, Director of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program.
Armenian Vice Speaker Addresses Election Interference at PACE
Armenian National Assembly Vice Speaker Ruben Rubinyan addressed Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on the June 7 parliamentary elections.
- Noted vote-buying schemes by opposition forces.
- Claimed foreign disinformation campaigns and external interference.
- Said voters chose “peace and democracy” despite these pressures.
EU Foreign Affairs Council Discusses Deepening Armenia–EU Strategic Partnership
Deputy FM Meets Head of New EU Partnership Mission in Armenia
Armenia Calls for Stronger OSCE Cooperation and Regional Peace at Security Review Conference
Deputy Foreign Minister Robert Abisoghomonyan delivered remarks at the OSCE Annual Security Review Conference in Vienna.
- Called for stronger implementation of OSCE commitments and more effective arms control and confidence-building measures.
- Emphasized challenges from evolving security threats and hybrid risks.
- Highlighted recent regional developments, including the Washington peace process and new connectivity initiatives.
Armenia Participates in 56th Annual Session of the Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly
Armenia–U.S. Dialogue on Tolerance and Cooperation Highlighted in State Department Exchange
Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan held a brief conversation at the U.S. Department of State with Yehuda Kaplun, the Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Antisemitism.
Armenia–U.S. Strategic Partnership Discussed at Brookings Roundtable
Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan participated in a roundtable with the Brookings Institution and other think tanks, presenting the Armenia–U.S. bilateral agenda.
Economy
Armenia and Azerbaijan Agree Landmark Internet Deal
Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a major agreement to transit internet traffic through their territories, marking a new step in the peace process.
Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan Discusses Cooperation with Cardinal Agagianian Foundation in Washington
Armenia Discusses Economic Stability and Global Cooperation with IMF and World Bank
Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan and Central Bank Governor Martin Galstyan participated in IMF–World Bank Constituency Meeting. Meeting focused on turning global uncertainty into long-term economic opportunity.
Education
Armenia Launches Partnership with OpenAI to Deploy ChatGPT Edu and Distribute 50,000 Free Subscriptions
Opinion
Pashinyan’s Victory and Armenia’s Geopolitical Choice
By Irakli Laitadze
Armenia is entering a phase of profound transformation in its security architecture, moving from dependence on Russia toward a more diversified and multilateral security framework. This realignment is likely to reshape not only Armenian domestic and foreign policy but also the broader balance of power in the South Caucasus.
Armenia Holds Steady in its Pro-European Course
By Joanna Neville
From now on, Pashinyan’s task will be even more complicated, because he will have to somehow strike a balance between Azerbaijan and Turkey with which Armenia has had relations marked by hostility and even war.
Russian Trade Restrictions Expose Armenia’s Economic Vulnerability
By Luan Rogers
Armenia’s economic future hangs in the balance, oscillating between potential catastrophe and opportunity. While Europe may be riding to the rescue, only time will tell if it is Russia that still holds all the cards.
Armenia After the Election: Beyond Old Divides
By K.M. Greg Sarkissian
The diaspora and the homeland may assess risks differently, but both ultimately seek the same goal: a secure, sovereign, and prosperous Armenia. Our future will depend not on uniformity of opinion, but on our ability to engage in honest dialogue, learn from history without being imprisoned by it, and work together in pursuit of a common national purpose.
Armenia’s New Army: Diversification, Rearmament and the Military Balance
By Sossi Tatikyan
Although officially organized to commemorate the establishment of the First Republic in 1918, the military parade held in Yerevan carried broader strategic implications. It visibly demonstrated Armenia’s post-2020 military modernization, highlighted evolving defense partnerships, and provided the clearest snapshot of efforts to rebuild deterrence after the Second Karabakh War and Azerbaijan’s military offensives against Armenia in 2021-2022.
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