Armenia

Once approved by the European Parliament and EU member states, the scheme would liberalise most of Armenia's exports

Leaders of the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) urged Armenia to choose its future by referendum “as soon as possible”

Senior Russian officials, including Dmitry Medvedev, have accused Pashinyan of leading Armenia down a “sorrowful path” akin to Ukraine’s

In the runup to the Armenian elections the pro-Russian forces seek to undermine the prime minister with unfounded narratives

An adjustment simplifies customs procedures without yet establishing a fully open land border

When the request reached the Turkish president, following consultations with Azerbaijan, it was categorically rejected

The summit occured as Armenia continues to diversify its international partnerships following tensions with Russia and a clear pivot toward the West

Relations between Kyiv and Tbilisi have remained strained in recent years, largely due to the stance of the ruling Georgian Dream party on Russia’s war against Ukraine

For a country long anchored in Russia’s orbit, hosting the European Political Community (EPC) forum in the South Caucasus is more than symbolic

The parliamentary freeze is largely symbolic, but symbols can harden into policy if criticisms escalate or if Baku perceives continued hostility

This will be the first time a non-European leader participates in the summit and the first official visit to Armenia by a Canadian prime minister in nearly a decade

The Prime Minister of Armenia used the talks with Putin as part of his election campaign, demonstrating to voters that he could “humiliate” him right in the heart of the Kremlin