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Russian Prime Minister Mishustin Speaks With Armenian PM Pashinyan
Nikol Pashinyan and Mikhail Mishustin Hold Phone Conversation
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin held a telephone conversation with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, according to reporting from Massis Post. The article does not specify the date of the call or detailed agenda items discussed. Such high-level diplomatic communica
Rubinyan to step down as Turkey envoy if elected Speaker
Ruben Rubinyan says he will step down as Armenia’s special envoy for Türkiye normalization if elected Parliament Speaker
Ruben Rubinyan, Armenia's special representative for normalization talks with Türkiye, said he will resign from that role if elected Speaker of the National Assembly. Rubinyan made the statement after being nominated as the ruling Civil Contract party's candidate for Speaker foll
Armenian Official: Election Results Cannot Be Annulled on Assumptions
Election Results Cannot Be Annulled Based on Assumptions, Says Srbuhi Galyan
Srbuhi Galyan, an Armenian official, stated that election results cannot be annulled based on unproven assumptions, according to Massis Post. The statement came in response to challenges filed by opposition parties seeking to overturn election outcomes. Galyan indicated that the
Armenia's Constitutional Court Reviews Disputed June Election Results
Yerevan faces renewed Russian pressure ahead of EU Visit
Armenia's Constitutional Court is hearing challenges to the June 7 parliamentary election results, with seven opposition parties seeking to annul or revise the outcome. The court must issue a decision by July 4. Key disputes include invalidated polling stations where ballot count
Outgoing National Assembly Speaker Declines Mandate
Outgoing National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan Says He Will Not Take His Mandate
Alen Simonyan, the outgoing speaker of Armenia's National Assembly, announced he will not take his parliamentary mandate, according to Massis Post. The decision comes as Simonyan steps down from his position as speaker. The move is notable given his previous role leading the legi
EU May Open Market to Armenian Products if Russia Closes
If Russia Closes Its Market to Armenian Products, the EU Will Open Its Doors, Says Ursula von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has indicated that the European Union would be willing to open its markets to Armenian products if Russia restricts access to Armenian goods, according to reporting from Massis Post. The statement suggests potential EU support fo
Armenian PM Attends Farewell Ceremony for Iran's Supreme Leader
Armenian PM attends farewell ceremony for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the official farewell ceremony for Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at the Mosalla Mosque in Tehran. Pashinyan extended condolences to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref, and members of K
Armenia Significantly Reduces Russian Gasoline Imports in 2025
Armenia Nearly Tripled Its Reduction of Gasoline Imports from Russia in 2025 Compared to 2024
Armenia has nearly tripled its reduction of gasoline imports from Russia in 2025 compared to 2024, according to reporting from Massis Post. The reduction comes amid an ongoing crisis in Russia's fuel market, which has prompted shifts in energy sourcing across the region. The move
Armenian PM Pashinyan Attends Funeral of Iranian Supreme Leader
Pashinyan in Iran to Attend Funeral of Late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan traveled to Iran to attend the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. Pashinyan was received by Iranian Vice President Seyyed Hamid Pourmohammadi upon arrival at Tehran's Mehrabad International Airport. The visit reflects Armenia's diplomatic
EU Commission President Reaffirms Support for Armenia
Ursula von der Leyen: Good to be back in Armenia so soon
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, visited Yerevan to reaffirm the European Union's support for Armenia's democratic reforms and European integration. In remarks posted to social media, von der Leyen praised Armenia's recent parliamentary elections as evi
EU Offers Tariff-Free Access for 80% of Armenian Exports
EU proposes tariff-free access for 80% of Armenia’s exports
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a major trade and financial support package for Armenia during a visit to Yerevan. The EU will provide €52 million in immediate aid and propose tariff-free access for approximately 80% of Armenian exports to European ma
EU offers Armenia €52M support and expanded trade access
PM Pashinyan welcomes €52 million EU support, proposed tariff-free access for Armenian exports
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan welcomed a €52 million European Union support package and a European Commission proposal to grant tariff-free access for approximately 80% of Armenia's exports to the EU. Following a meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der