Armenia
Pashinyan accuses Karapetyan and others of being ‘foreign agents’
Public opinion surveys say that Karapetyan would be Pashinyan’s primary opponent in the June elections.
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Armenia–EU Relations
EU to send mission to Armenia to combat Russian ‘destabilisation’ efforts
RFE/RL has reported that the decision was pending approval from the EU’s foreign ministers.
2026 Armenian parliamentary elections
Armenia arrests 14 affiliates of Karapetyan for alleged election bribery
This is the latest in a series of arrests involving members of tycoon Samvel Karapetyan’s party.
2026 Armenian parliamentary elections
Armenia investigates two of Karapetyan’s affiliates for pre-election bribery
The two women were detained for promoting the Strong Armenia party ‘under the guise of charity’.
Armenian Apostolic Church
Armenian Church condemns ruling party programme envisioning removal of Catholicos Karekin II
The crisis between the Armenian Church and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government has been ongoing since May 2025.
Armenia
Major Armenian opposition alliance forced to drop Karapetyan’s name after legislative changes
The Strong Armenia with Samvel Karapetyan can no longer use the name of the Russian–Armenian tycoon.
Armenia–Russia Relations
Putin and Pashinyan hold contentious talks in Moscow
Following the meeting, Moscow offered critical remarks regarding Armenia and its ties and projects with the EU and US.
