Armenian domestic politics

US vice-president’s visit to Armenia hailed as ‘historic’ - what it delivered

Armenia-USA

February 10, 2026

Armenia’s prime minister and the US vice-president signed a joint statement on the peaceful use of nuclear energy and discussed new areas of strategic partnership.

Armenia debates ‘pre-election proposal’ for ministry of sex

Armenia

February 03, 2026

The proposal was made by Sargis Karapetyan, the son of businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who is under house arrest on charges of calling for the seizure of power. The family’s party will contest the upcoming elections.

Opinion: oligarch Samvel Karapetyan’s party ‘Strong Armenia’ will represent Russian interests

Armenia

January 30, 2026

According to political analyst Robert Ghevondyan, it would be more honest to call the party “Strong Russian Armenia”.

'Kocharyan’s views are hopelessly outdated,' - Pashinyan in response to ex-president’s remarks

Armenia

January 29, 2026

Pashinyan responds to Kocharyan’s claims over TRIPP in Armenian PM briefing highlights