Armenia takes first step toward EU membership
Armenia initiates EU membership process with new draft law, prompting Russian warning about dual membership in European and Eurasian economic blocs amid shifting regional alliances.
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The Insider: Russia continues to receive sniper rifles and ammunition from EU and US despite sanctions
The arms are flowing through neighboring countries at dramatically increased rates, a new investigation reveals.
Investigative journalist Christo Grozev: Kremlin plans to interfere in Georgia’s elections
"If Russia's plans work, it will be the end of a free Georgia as we know it," Grozev warned.
Armenia freezes participation in CSTO, Russia’s NATO equivalent, PM Pashinyan confirms
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says his country has frozen its participation in the CSTO at all levels. He indicated the decision is firm for now but left the door open for possible reevaluation depending on future developments.
Kuleba meets with Armenian Foreign Minister, who distances himself from Russia
The ministers discussed areas for deepening bilateral relations and international cooperation, especially in the context of Ukraine's future membership in the EU, among other things.
Armenia deepening relations with US, EU, considers joining EU, FM says
Signaling a potential pivot away from Moscow, Armenia's foreign minister revealed the country is weighing an EU membership application driven by public pro-European sentiments.
British tech fuels Russia’s war machine in Ukraine
Sky News has discovered that Russia is importing British high-tech equipment and components through third countries, despite Western sanctions.
Armenia, Azerbaijan breakthrough signals end of Russia’s South Caucasus influence
Armenia and Azerbaijan's milestone conciliatory announcement caught Russia flat-footed, threatening to end Moscow's long-held influence as the key power broker in the strategic South Caucasus region.
Armenia participates in Ukraine peace formula summit for the first time
Authorities from over 65 Western and Global South countries attended the peace formula summit in Malta, including Armenian Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 586. Armenia opens door for arresting Putin for war crimes
Despite close ties with Russia, Armenia's parliament voted to ratify the ICC statute. Ukraine also called out three major Chinese oil firms as international sponsors of the war. UK hits limit on arms aid to Ukraine, urges others to step up
Armenia ratifies ICC Rome Statute, opening path to arrest Putin
Despite close relations with Russia, the Armenian parliament voted, 60 in favor, 22 against, making Putin subject to arrest in Armenia per a warrant accusing him of war crimes in Ukraine.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 560: Armenia questions ties with Russia, sends first aid to Ukraine
Armenia has reportedly provided its first aid to Ukraine since the war began. Over 7 million artillery shells and body armor have been procured or received since the invasion began. Romania denies Russian drones reached its territory.
British intel: Russia recruits foreign nationals against Ukraine, offering payments, fast-track citizenship
Russia seeks foreign recruits in Armenia and Kazakhstan for fighting against Ukraine, offering them payments and fast-track citizenship, according to a British intelligence update.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Acting Ukrainian ambassador died in Armenia
Charge d’Affaires of Ukraine Oleksandr Senchenko died in Armenia on 13 August. Senchenko was heading the Ukrainian diplomatic…
Bloomberg: US banks profit from ruble trading amid sanctions and Russian market exodus
Amid the withdrawal of investors from Russia, the world’s largest banks tripled their revenue from trading in the…
Microchip backalley: Armenia, Kazakhstan help Russia evade sanctions, produce weapons
Post-Soviet nations are actually assisting Russia in evading sanctions and manufacturing weapons with the aid of Western technology.…
Most former Soviet republics seek ‘balance’ on Ukraine to avoid angering Moscow or breaking with the West
Most former Soviet republics have sought to maintain a “balanced” position on Putin’s war in Ukraine lest anything…
Except for Belarus, all of Russia’s ‘allies’ in the EAEC and OCST have failed to support Moscow on Ukraine
If one to view the Russo-Ukrainian war as a stress test for Russia’s allies in the Eurasian Economic…
Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire is a warning to Russia’s neighbors
Russia has tried to maintain its sphere of influence in Eastern Europe and the Caucasus ever since the…
Russian forces in Qarabagh violating their rules of engagement, Baku says
In yet another indication that the November 10 declaration was not a peace accord and that conflicts over…