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EAEU Leaders Meet in Astana; Armenia Sends Deputy PM

EAEU leaders convene in Astana for Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting

Leaders of the Eurasian Economic Union convened in Astana, Kazakhstan on Friday for a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council (SEEC), the bloc's highest governing body. Russian President Vladimir Putin, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Kazakh President Kassym-J

Public Radio of ArmeniaMay 29, 20261 min read
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Russia Halts Sales of Armenian Mineral Water Amid Rising Tensions

Russia Suspends Sales of Armenian Mineral Water Amid Rising Tensions with Yerevan

Russia's consumer safety agency has suspended sales of Armenian mineral water, marking the latest trade restriction between Moscow and Yerevan as diplomatic tensions escalate. The halt was announced Friday by Russian authorities, though specific details about the suspension's dur

HetqMay 29, 20261 min read
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UK to Deploy AI Facial Recognition for Asylum Seeker Age Verification

UK to use AI facial recognition to check age of asylum seekers

The United Kingdom plans to implement artificial intelligence facial recognition technology at its borders next year to estimate the ages of asylum seekers, according to reporting from the BBC. A software company has been contracted to develop and test the system, which will anal

Public Radio of ArmeniaMay 29, 20261 min read
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Armenia Reaffirms EAEU Commitment at Eurasian Council Meeting

Armenia reaffirms commitment to EAEU cooperation at Supreme Eurasian Economic Council Meeting

Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan participated in the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council's regular meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan, where he reaffirmed Armenia's commitment to cooperation within the Eurasian Economic Union. Grigoryan emphasized Armenia's dedication to ec

Public Radio of ArmeniaMay 29, 20261 min read
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India's 70-foot Messi statue deemed unsafe, set for removal

India’s ‘unsafe’ 70ft Messi statue to be moved

A 70-foot statue of Lionel Messi in Kolkata, India has been ordered for removal after structural inspections found it unsafe for public proximity. The monument, erected in December during Messi's "GOAT" (greatest of all time) tour, was flagged by residents for swaying in the wind

Public Radio of ArmeniaMay 28, 20261 min read
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Pashinyan Says Armenians Should Choose Between EAEU and EU

Pashinyan says Armenian citizens should decide between EAEU and EU membership

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said during a campaign event that Armenian citizens—rather than political leaders—should decide whether the country remains in the Eurasian Economic Union or pursues European Union membership. Speaking in Kotayk Province while on leave from

Public Radio of ArmeniaMay 28, 20261 min read
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Russia warns Armenia over possible energy agreement suspension

Armenia reviewing Russian letter on possible suspension of energy agreements – MFA

Armenia's Foreign Ministry received a letter from Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov on Monday regarding potential Russian measures tied to Armenia's European Union integration efforts. The ministry confirmed receipt and said it would examine the letter and respond as neces

Public Radio of ArmeniaMay 28, 20261 min read
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Trump endorses Pashinyan for Armenia's 2026 elections

Trump endorses Pashinyan ahead of Armenia’s 2026 elections

U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for re-election ahead of Armenia's June 7, 2026 parliamentary elections. In a social media post, Trump praised Pashinyan as "a great friend and Leader" working to make Armenia "strong, wealt

Public Radio of ArmeniaMay 28, 20261 min read
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Armenian PM Marks Republic Day with Peace, Military Reforms

Armenian PM highlights peace with Azerbaijan, military reforms at Republic Day parade

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared Armenia is entering a "new historical era" during the May 28 Republic Day military parade in Yerevan, emphasizing peace with Azerbaijan after three decades of conflict. Pashinyan outlined strategic priorities including institutionalizing pe

Public Radio of ArmeniaMay 28, 20261 min read
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Armenia Displays New Military Equipment at Republic Day Parade

Armenia showcases military equipment during Republic Day parade

Armenia held its annual Republic Day military parade in Yerevan on September 21, showcasing newly acquired weaponry and equipment from seven countries. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan addressed the event, outlining a revised military doctrine centered on defending Armenia's intern

Public Radio of ArmeniaMay 28, 20261 min read
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Former U.S. President Trump Endorses Armenian PM Pashinyan

Trump Endorses Pashinyan in Armenia’s June Election

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has endorsed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan ahead of Armenia's June 7, 2026 election, according to a statement reported by Hetq. Trump stated that Pashinyan has his "complete and total endorsement" for re-election, citing potential bene

HetqMay 28, 20261 min read
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Armenia, U.S. Expected to Sign TRIPP Agreement Within Weeks

Mirzoyan says TRIPP agreement could be signed ‘within weeks’

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan announced that Armenia and the United States are on track to formally sign the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) agreement within weeks. Speaking after a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Mirzoyan said

Public Radio of ArmeniaMay 27, 20261 min read
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