#Armenia

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke about the recent drone incident in Romania, tensions with NATO, and Armenia’s potential exit from the Eurasian Economic Union

Armenia will hold parliamentary elections on June 7 that will determine the country’s next government. What happens after the vote may prove whether Armenia has built foundations strong enough to protect human rights and the rule of law.

US President Donald Trump has endorsed Armenia’s Nikol Pashinyan for reelection after the countries sealed the TRIPP deal, as Russia warns Yerevan it could lose access to preferential gas prices

Turkey has lifted a restriction on direct trade with Armenia in a symbolic step toward improved relations.

Stalled advance in Ukraine and economic woes are not the only worries for the Kremlin – also a distant ‘near abroad’.

The Ukrainian leader made remarks during an Armenia-EU summit that the Russian Defense Ministry considered a threat

Armenia is moving closer to the EU politically and strategically. But its clear orientation toward the West while keeping close ties with Russia remains a balancing act.

French president Emmanuel Macron entertained guest by singing ‘Les Feuilles Mortes’ during a state dinner in Armenia. Video shows Macron seated beside a pianist, microphone in hand, performing the classic song at the dinner on Monday (4 May).…

French president Emmanuel Macron entertained guest by singing ‘Les Feuilles Mortes’ during a state dinner in Armenia. Video shows Macron seated beside a pianist, microphone in hand, performing the classic song at the dinner on Monday (4 May).…

The self-styled champions of international order have flocked to Armenia to strike a pose against Russia

French President Emmanuel Macron has stolen some of the spotlight from other world leaders in Armenia’s capital this week when he crooned classic ballads including “La Bohème” at a glitzy state dinner

French President Emmanuel Macron has stolen some of the spotlight from other world leaders in Armenia’s capital this week when he crooned classic ballads including “La Bohème” at a glitzy state dinner.

French president pitches in for Nikol Pashinyan, who faces stiff challenge from pro-Russia parties in vote next month

From Independent RSS Feed: Armenia hosts a historic European Union summit as the country charts a course away from Russia

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said at the opening of the EPC summit in Armenia that Europe has "heard" Washington's frustration over its conflict with Iran and are "stepping up."

European leaders gathered in Armenia for two major summits, as security, trade, and the war in Ukraine dominate talks.

The U.S. president said he would cut thousands of troops stationed in Germany after accusing European countries of ignoring requests for help in the war with Iran.

Bloc’s leaders to hold first summit with Armenia on Tuesday at it ramps up efforts to combat Kremlin’s influence

Long the dominant force in the region, Russia now faces growing competition from the U.S., as well as from Turkey, the European Union and China.

Mark Carney is expected to spend the bulk of his few hours in Armenia engaging with European leaders, but experts say he has momentum to build ties with Yerevan and the rest of the Caucasus as well, something first undertaken by Trudeau.