Armenia strategic autonomy

Armenia seeks alternatives amid concerns over possible Russian gas price hike

Armenia

August 11, 2026

Ruling-party MP Sargis Khandanyan said Armenia could import gas from Iran or Azerbaijan.

Armenia begins shift from Russia towards EU – but finish line remains distant

Armenia-EU

August 07, 2026

JAMnews reviewed the latest developments and spoke to analysts with opposing views. Residents of Armenia also shared their opinions on how they believe the country should shape its future.

Russian woman faces prison after calling Armenians 'rat-like' people

Armenia-Russia

July 31, 2026

Armenia's Investigative Committee has launched criminal proceedings against blogger Nadezhda Pirozhkova. Social media users are actively discussing her conduct, with many calling for the harshest possible punishment or her deportation.

Pashinyan: 'Russia wants either exclusive ties or nothing'

Armenia-Russia

July 30, 2026

The Armenian prime minister said Russia's approach is that relations between the two countries should either be exclusive or not exist at all. He stressed that Yerevan does not share that view