Armenian sovereignty

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”.

'Armenia must not be an attractive target for aggression,' says Pashinyan on Army Day

Armenia

January 28, 2026

According to the prime minister, any country is “vulnerable without a strong army”, which is why Armenia is strengthening the defence capabilities of its armed forces. Former presidents, however, have accused the current authorities of “weakening the most combat-ready army in the region”.

Russian citizens accused of spying in Armenia: what we know about one case

Armenia

December 22, 2025

According to the indictment, “the collected data was used to harm Armenia’s sovereignty and external security.” Comment

'We decided to leave someone else’s pocket and become independent state' – Pashinyan

Politics in Armenia

November 14, 2025

The Armenian prime minister said the country had been in this “pocket” since gaining independence, but it is now a state capable of making its own decisions