What are the latest news in Armenia?
Key recent developments in Armenia include:
- Shift in Foreign Policy and Russia Relations: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that Armenia no longer considers Russia a strategic partner. Presenting the government’s foreign policy program, Pashinyan cited the failure of Moscow and the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) to uphold security commitments during past escalations. Armenia continues to deepen diplomatic, economic, and security ties with Western partners and the European Union. -Anadolu Ajansı+ 1——–
- 2026–2031 Government Program Approved: The National Assembly approved the executive branch’s five-year agenda, which outlines domestic modernization, economic diversification, regional peace efforts, and institutional governance reforms.- Caucasus Watch———
- Domestic Anti-Corruption Actions: Armenian law enforcement and anti-corruption bodies have carried out high-profile operations, including the detention of former President Robert Kocharyan as part of ongoing financial and corruption investigations. -AP News——–
- Church–State Tensions: Domestic political debates remain elevated regarding legal proceedings and scrutiny involving high-ranking figures within the Armenian Apostolic Church.
- Regional Diplomacy and Infrastructure: Bilateral and regional coordination continues regarding regional connectivity, border stability, and economic subsidies for local infrastructure and community projects across Armenian provinces.