Armenia
Armenia investigates nearly 40 people for money laundering linked to Karapetyan ally
The arrests follow nationwide raids targeting an alleged scheme to pay citizens to attend political rallies.
Arshaluys Barseghyan
A journalist since 2016, Arshaluys specialises in fact-checking and open-source investigations, with a focus on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, politics, and social and gender issues. She is also a strong advocate for media literacy and closely follows Armenia’s media landscape.
Armenia
Armenia offers subsidies to exporters amidst Russian restrictions
Russia has restricted the imports of a number of Armenian products ahead of parliamentary elections on 7 June.
2026 Armenian parliamentary elections
Is the Armenian election really about the West vs Russia?
While the West has relied on showing support through statements and summits, Russia has resorted to economic pressure and overt warnings.
Samvel Karapetyan
Senior figure from Karapetyan’s Strong Armenia Alliance detained on money laundering charges
Samvel Karapertyan claimed that none of his alliance members ‘know how to launder money’.
Armenia–Russia Relations
EU ‘looks into’ increasing support for Yerevan as Moscow tightens restrictions on Armenian imports
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan suggested that Russia was taking ‘wrong steps’ by increasing restrictions.
Eurasian Economic Union
Russia recalls ambassador to Armenia ahead of elections
Armenia is scheduled to hold parliamentary elections on 7 June.
