Armenia between the West and Russia

'I’ll crush you': Pashinyan on debates with former Armenian presidents

Nikol Pashinyan

March 27, 2025

Armenian PM renews debate challenge to former leaders: “I’ll dig up the remains of your political corpse”

'Moscow won’t be able to settle comfortably between Yerevan and Baku': Pashinyan–Rubio conversation

Armenia

March 26, 2025

Armenian analysts believe that, at this stage, Azerbaijan’s attempts to ignite border tensions can be considered a failure.

'Problems must be resolved without use of force': Iranian foreign minister visits Yerevan

Armenia-Iran

March 25, 2025

During the press conference with his Armenian counterpart, Araghchi spoke about establishing peace, unblocking regional transport routes, and strengthening ties with Armenia.

'Time bomb lies beneath Baku's demands,' says Armenian analyst

Azerbaijan-Armenia

March 24, 2025

Political analyst Narek Sukiasyan believes that if Armenian citizens vote against the new constitution in a referendum, Azerbaijan could use it as a casus belli—a pretext for declaring war.

Armenia–Turkey border opens for 10 days - what’s next?

Armenia-Turkey

March 21, 2025

Armenia sends humanitarian aid to Syria via Margara checkpoint

Armenia 'does not set goals for escalation'—what about Azerbaijan? Analysis from Yerevan

Azerbaijan-Armenia

March 20, 2025

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ani Badalyan stated: "Armenia may prepare for only one military scenario—countering possible aggression, which is the legitimate right of any country."

How to seize chance for peace? Thomas de Waal on Armenia-Azerbaijan agreement

Azerbaijan-Armenia

March 19, 2025

British analyst believes Brussels and Washington should be more active, but Ankara remains the key player

'Yerevan should propose that US become guarantor of peace treaty with Baku' - opinion

Azerbaijan-Armenia

March 18, 2025

According to Aram Sargsyan, leader of the Republic Party, the United States is the only power capable of restraining Azerbaijan from aggression, unlike Russia and the collective West.

'Baku seeks to sow doubt in Armenian society over peace treaty' – expert opinion

Azerbaijan-Armenia

March 17, 2025

Immediately after all provisions of the document were agreed upon, Azerbaijan announced that Armenia had violated the ceasefire. Is Baku laying the groundwork for escalation? Opinion of political analyst Robert Gevondyan.

'Baku is not ready to sign document and tie its hands' - opinions from Yerevan

Azerbaijan-Armenia

March 14, 2025

Political analyst Hakob Badalyan and political scientist Ruben Mehrabyan on the agreed provisions of the peace treaty and possible developments

'Unprecedented case and format': Pashinyan's interview with Turkish journalists

Armenia-Turkey

March 14, 2025

Representatives of 10 Turkish media outlets arrived in Yerevan for an interview with the Prime Minister of Armenia at the initiative of the Armenian side.

'Armenia no longer seen as Russia’s appendage': Key takeaways from Munich conference

Armenia

February 18, 2025

Armenian delegation at the Munich security conference and political analyst's comment

'Russia shouldn't be ignored to this extent' – former Armenian president Robert Kocharyan

Robert Kocharyan

February 17, 2025

He suggested looking at the situation "through Russia's eyes" and stated that Yerevan "betrayed Moscow and switched to the enemy camp."

'Russian mediation unlikely—we've felt its consequences firsthand,' says Armenian parliament speaker

Armenia

February 11, 2025

Alen Simonyan stated that Russia will have to make "enormous efforts" to convince the Armenian people of its sincerity.

“There can be no ‘Western Azerbaijan’ on Armenian territory” and other statements by Pashinyan

Nikol Pashinyan

February 01, 2025

During his press conference, the Armenian prime minister outlined his vision for relations with Azerbaijan, regional transport links, and ties with the EU and Russia.

'We will strive to balance our relations with EU and Russia' - Pashinyan

Nikol Pashinyan

January 24, 2025

Armenia’s Prime Minister stated at the Davos economic forum that the country’s parliament will likely approve a bill on EU membership.

'Armenia must decouple from Russia without collapse': view from Yerevan

Armenia-Russia

January 23, 2025

Political analyst Ruben Megrabyan suggests Yerevan should craft policies to manage Russia's reaction, particularly as it moves away from Moscow's influence.

Opinion: Armenia is stuck between the West and Russia

Politics in Armenia

March 12, 2022

Armenia is balancing between Russia and the West and the Ukrainian crisis has further exacerbated this situation. Experts from Armenia discuss the country's prospects and possible strategies for development

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