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Putin Presses Armenia’s EU Drive at Kazakhstan Summit
world13 hours ago

Putin Presses Armenia’s EU Drive at Kazakhstan Summit

Putin will visit Kazakhstan for a three-day trip to press Armenia’s bid to join the EU at a Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union summit, amid Moscow’s opposition and Armenia’s frustration with Russia’s security role. Kremlin advisers say the talks will weigh the consequences of changing bloc ties as about 15 documents on energy, economics and tourism are planned to be signed, with Roscosmos and Rosatom involved and Putin holding bilateral talks with Kazakh leaders.

via The Moscow Times|
#armenia#eurasian-economic-union#european-union
Armenia's Westward Tilt Signals the Fraying of Putin's Near-Abroad Empire
world7 days ago

Armenia's Westward Tilt Signals the Fraying of Putin's Near-Abroad Empire

Armenia’s prime minister Nikol Pashinyan steers the country toward Europe ahead of June elections, skipping Vladimir Putin’s Victory Day parade and hosting EU leaders, signaling Moscow’s waning influence in the South Caucasus. Russian officials respond with belligerence and propaganda, but Armenia’s closer ties to Europe and Ukraine, along with Azerbaijan’s distance from Moscow over Nagorno-Karabakh, illustrate that Putin’s project to rebuild a Russian-led empire is unraveling as Western realignments accelerate Moscow’s decline.

via The Bulwark|
#armenia#eu#nagorno-karabakh
Armenia’s Zelenskiy visit rattles Moscow as EU path gains momentum
world19 days ago

Armenia’s Zelenskiy visit rattles Moscow as EU path gains momentum

Russia denounces Armenia for hosting Zelensky at a European summit and warns that Yerevan’s push toward EU membership could deepen Moscow’s estrangement; Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan says Armenia is not Russia’s Ukraine ally and will skip Moscow’s Victory Day parade, signaling a new tilt toward Brussels while ties with Moscow remain frayed.

via The Moscow Times|
#armenia#armenia-russia-relations#eu-membership
Armenia asserts independence from Russia on Ukraine as Zelensky visits Yerevan
world20 days ago

Armenia asserts independence from Russia on Ukraine as Zelensky visits Yerevan

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Armenia is not an ally of Russia in the Ukraine war and will skip Moscow’s Victory Day parade, while Russia summoned Armenia’s ambassador over Zelensky’s visit to Yerevan at the European Political Community summit. Zelensky described the talks as constructive, with a possible Kyiv meeting discussed, signaling Armenia’s drift toward the EU and away from Moscow despite CSTO ties.

via The Kyiv Independent|
#armenia#diplomacy#russia
Armenia Charts Independent Ukraine Policy, Distancing from Moscow
world20 days ago

Armenia Charts Independent Ukraine Policy, Distancing from Moscow

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Armenia is not an ally of Russia on Ukraine, highlighting its independent foreign policy and humanitarian aid to Kyiv, as Zelensky's visit to Armenia drew criticism; Armenia has distanced itself from Russia in recent years, despite CSTO membership, pursuing its own peace initiatives with Azerbaijan under the Alma-Ata framework.

via Kyiv Post|
#armenia#pashinyan#russia
Armenia’s European Breakthrough Highlighted by Macron at EPC Summit
world22 days ago

Armenia’s European Breakthrough Highlighted by Macron at EPC Summit

At the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, French President Emmanuel Macron cast Armenia’s turn toward Europe as a 'new era,' enjoying a hero’s welcome as Armenians sang La Marseillaise and even joined him in an improvised piano jam. The EPC, Macron’s creation after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, gathers European states outside Russia and Belarus, and he argued Armenia’s pivot from Moscow signals a broader regional realignment toward Europe with focus on security, energy solidarity, and democratic resilience. Armenia’s disenchantment with Russia persists despite CSTO ties and a Russian base, while Macron and Armenian leaders exchanged high honors; domestically, Macron’s approval remains low in France even as EU audiences track stronger support for him.

via Euronews.com|
#armenia#epc#europe
Armenia hosts EPC as Europe weighs energy security and new alliances
world22 days ago

Armenia hosts EPC as Europe weighs energy security and new alliances

Armenia hosted the EPC’s eighth meeting, mixing diplomacy with substantive talks on Europe’s energy security, Ukraine support and potential EU ties. The gathering highlighted Merz’s absence and Mark Carney’s first EPC appearance, Zelenskyy’s push for faster military aid and EU membership talks, and a broader push to de-risk energy dependencies, along with a tentative UK–EU reset on Ukraine funding and the SAFE defence programme, punctuated by a brief clash over Azerbaijan’s criticism of the European Parliament.

via Euronews.com|
#armenia#energy-dependency#european-political-community
Armenia shifts toward Europe as Zelenskyy visits amid EU summit
world22 days ago

Armenia shifts toward Europe as Zelenskyy visits amid EU summit

Armenia hosted the European Political Community summit and EU-Armenia talks, signaling a turning point as Yerevan moves closer to the EU and Ukraine; Moscow rebuked the shift and Russian state media criticized the visit after Armenia’s CSTO departure and hints of EU membership. Zelenskyy’s first Armenian visit in 24 years focused on restoring dialogue, expanding economic ties, and security cooperation, including plans to resume the Joint Intergovernmental Commission in Kyiv, while discussions about future talks with Putin and Russia’s role in the region continued amid Armenia’s still-present Russian defense commitments (Gyumri base).

via Euronews.com|
#armenia#eu-armenia#karabakh
Armenia hosts rare EPC gathering as Canada joins to bolster Europe’s security
world23 days ago

Armenia hosts rare EPC gathering as Canada joins to bolster Europe’s security

European leaders and Canada gather in Yerevan for the European Political Community summit to discuss security and resilience amid a volatile US policy and Russia's war in Ukraine; Canada becomes the first non-European EPC participant, signaling closer Ottawa–Europe ties as Armenia pursues diversification between Moscow and the West, with the forum focusing on broad security challenges and regional stability.

via France 24|
#armenia#canada#european-political-community
Global Leaders Converge in Yerevan for EPC Summit
world24 days ago

Global Leaders Converge in Yerevan for EPC Summit

Leaders from roughly 50 countries, including all EU members and Canada’s Mark Carney, assemble in Yerevan for the 8th European Political Community summit to discuss unity, stability and shifting geopolitics, as Armenia pursues closer EU ties while balancing relations with Russia; the gathering is co-chaired by Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan and European Council President António Costa, with Zelenskyy, Starmer, Macron and Tusk among the attendees.

via Euronews.com|
#armenia#eu-armenia-relations#european-political-community
Vance’s Armenia Visit Signals Fresh U.S. Diplomacy in the Caucasus
world3 months ago

Vance’s Armenia Visit Signals Fresh U.S. Diplomacy in the Caucasus

Vice President JD Vance becomes the first sitting U.S. VP to visit Armenia, meeting with Prime Minister Pashinyan to push forward a U.S.-brokered peace process with Azerbaijan, sign agreements on a civil nuclear energy deal, and discuss potential U.S. exports of advanced chips and surveillance drones plus infrastructure investment, as talks also contemplate a transit corridor through Armenian territory known as the Trump Route.

via PBS|
#armenia#azerbaijan#jd-vance
Armenia's Opposition floats a 'Ministry of Sex' to curb dissatisfaction and boost births
politics3 months ago

Armenia's Opposition floats a 'Ministry of Sex' to curb dissatisfaction and boost births

Armenia’s opposition Strong Armenia party floated creating a dedicated Ministry of Sex to ensure there are “no unsatisfied women” and to address Armenia’s falling birth rate. The idea, proposed by Sargis Karapetyan after a podcast discussion and linked to activism among certain voters, drew swift backlash as critics called it sexist. Karapetyan suggested the department could also address population decline, though policy details were not outlined. The plan comes as Strong Armenia eyes a formal prime minister candidate by Feb. 12, with polls placing it second behind the ruling Civil Contract party; potential candidate Narek Karapetyan (nephew of billionaire Samvel Karapetyan) has been mentioned by local media.

via Daily Mail|
#armenia#birth-rate#ministry-of-sex