Armenia
Armenian ruling party MP accused of diamond smuggling from Russia
Russia’s FSB accused Khachatur Sukiasyan of being involved in a scheme to steal Russian diamonds and smuggle them to Armenia.
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Armenian–Russian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan placed in pre-trial detention
Karapetyan's charges and detention are fueling new tensions between Armenia and Russia.
Armenia
Billionaire Samvel Karapetyan charged with ‘usurping power’ following pro-church statement
The charges were brought regarding his statement that ‘if the politicians fail, then we will participate in our own way in all of this’.
Armenia–Russia Relations
Russian Senate Chair Matvienko greeted with protests in Yerevan
During her visit, Matvienko met with Parliamentary Speaker Simonyan and Prime Minister Pashinyan.
Armenia
Pashinyan highlights Russian border guard removal as example of growing sovereignty
The Russian border guards were withdrawn from Armenian border checkpoints starting in 2024.
Armenia
Armenia’s flower exports to Russia face ban, while brandy exports via Georgia remain unsettled
The obstruction of Armenian brandy exports through Georgia has lasted for over a month and a half.
Armenia–Russia Relations
Putin congratulates Pashinyan on his birthday
The Armenian prime minister turned 50 on Sunday.
