The United States’ recent pledge to enhance Armenia’s security capabilities has sparked speculation about the potential withdrawal of Russian border guards from the South Caucasus
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Armenian Leadership’s Silence on Artsakh Trials Draws Sharp Criticism
The Armenian government’s muted response to the ongoing trials of eight former Artsakh leaders in Azerbaijan has provoked widespread condemnation, with critics accusing Yerevan of
Civil Contract Nominee for Judicial Oversight Body Withdraws at Last Minute
The nomination of Aleksandr Sirunyan, a lawyer with close ties to Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party, for a seat in the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC)
Avinyan’s Token Concessions Fail to Ease Backlash Over Public Transport Fee Hike
Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan’s announcement on Wednesday of minor adjustments to the looming public transport fee increases has done little to quell growing public frustration.
Yerevan Silent on Further Land Concessions to Azerbaijan
The Armenian government remained tight-lipped on Wednesday about potential territorial concessions to Azerbaijan following the latest agreement on the delimitation of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border. The
Armenian Government Silent as Azerbaijan Puts Artsakh Leaders on Trial
Armenia’s government refrained from commenting on Friday regarding the trials in Azerbaijan of eight former Artsakh leaders and eight other Armenian prisoners, which human rights
Mirzoyan’s Moscow Visit Remains Unclear
Armenia’s Foreign Ministry refrained from specifying on Thursday when Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will travel to Russia for discussions on the escalating tensions between the
Pashinyan Discusses EU Membership Bid and Russian Relations with Putin
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday to address Armenia’s intention to pursue European Union (EU)
Armenian Business Tycoons Warn Against Leaving Russian-Led Trade Bloc
Two prominent Armenian businessmen have voiced grave concerns over Armenia’s potential exit from the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), a prospect raised by Yerevan’s recent
Russia Reacts Cautiously to U.S.-Armenia Strategic Partnership Agreement
Russia expressed cautious concern on Tuesday over the impending signing of a U.S.-Armenian “strategic partnership” agreement, warning of potential strain on its longstanding relations with