Trump Hails Armenian Leader Win Amid Russia Pressure
#Armenia #RussiaTrump hailed Armenian PM Pashinyan's re-election victory despite Russian pressure. Pashinyan's party won 49.8% of votes, securing a parliamentary majority amid trade restrictions and allegations of interference from Moscow. Pashinyan pursues closer EU and US ties. read more
Putin warns Armenia EU ties risk cheap energy
#Putin #ArmeniaPutin warns Armenia that pursuing EU membership risks losing cheap Russian oil and gas ahead of Sunday's election. The threat highlights Moscow's waning influence amid the Ukraine war, as Western-leaning PM Pashinyan gains support. read more
#Armenia #WesternAllyPutin
Armenia under Prime Minister Pashinyan seeks support to avoid conflict with Azerbaijan and is pivoting towards the West, aiming for closer ties with the EU and Western nations amidst geopolitical tensions with Russia. 'sBackyard read more
#Armenia #UKRefugeeDeal
Armenia was approached by the UK for a Rwanda-style deal to house deported asylum seekers, but no substantive negotiations took place. Other nations targeted included Ivory Coast, Costa Rica, and Botswana. Armenian officials expressed unlikely acceptance due to their own refugee crisis. read more