Armenian politics

'Russian trace' suspected in Armenian clergy: Another priest faces criminal charges

Politics in Armenia

June 27, 2025

The head of the Shirak Diocese stands accused of calling for the seizure of power — the same charge brought against the already-detained head of the Tavush Diocese. Political analyst Ruben Mehrabyan comments on the case

Armenian security services say attempted coup foiled, release evidence

Politics in Armenia

June 25, 2025

It is reported that “the criminal group planned to carry out terrorist attacks.” The National Security Service has detained Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, leader of the opposition movement “Sacred Struggle”

Moscow attempting ‘Ivanishvili 2.0’ operation in Armenia, says analyst

Armenia-Russia

June 23, 2025

The arrested Russian-Armenian oligarch has received support from both Moscow and the Armenian opposition. Political analyst Robert Gevondyan weighs in

“No one has the right to threaten Armenia”: Pashinyan responds to statements by prominent businessman

Armenia

June 18, 2025

Armenian and Russian businessman Samvel Karapetyan is accused of "inciting power seizure"

Impeachment proceedings against Pashinyan: Armenia debates whether opposition can even initiate them

Nikol Pashinyan

June 10, 2025

Opposition members believe they can succeed despite lacking enough votes to even initiate impeachment proceedings in parliament

Blackmail or message to Catholicos? Analysing Pashinyan’s social media posts

Politics in Armenia

June 02, 2025

The prime minister said Armenia should have the final say in electing the Catholicos and accused clergy of committing sins.

Pashinyan’s popularity keeps sliding, with just 15% trusting him – CRRC poll

Politics in Armenia

May 30, 2025

According to the Caucasus Research Resource Center poll, the approval ratings of Armenia’s former presidents were also low. Robert Kocharyan is trusted by 4% of respondents, while Serzh Sargsyan is trusted by just 2%.