Armenia and US Begin Joint Military Drills Amid Tensions with Russia

Armenia has commenced joint military drills with the United States, signaling a shift towards closer ties with Western allies amid deteriorating relations with Russia. The "Eagle Partner" exercises aim to enhance interoperability for international peacekeeping missions and involve Armenian peacekeeping forces, U.S. Army Europe and Africa, and the Kansas National Guard. This move comes as Armenia's ties with Russia have soured, particularly after accusations that Russian peacekeepers failed to prevent Azerbaijan's military actions in the Karabakh region.