EAEU

'If Russia decides to withdraw its military base, we will not object' – Pashinyan

Armenia-Russia

September 03, 2026

During his regular weekly briefing, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan also commented on the issues he discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin at their recent meeting in Bishkek

What Pashinyan and Putin agreed in Bishkek amid peak tensions in relations

Armenia-Russia

September 01, 2026

This is their first meeting since Pashinyan's party won Armenia's parliamentary elections, a victory Putin has yet to congratulate him on.

'We have proved that Armenia is not a province, but a crossroads' — Pashinyan

Armenia

August 13, 2026

At a briefing, the Armenian prime minister again addressed Armenia's choice between the Russian-led EAEU and the European Union. He also spoke about why removing Russia from the railway concession would be undesirable.

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

Russia destroyed 40,000 Armenian roses shipped via Belarus

Armenia-Russia

July 22, 2026

Russia banned imports of products from Armenia after the country declared its intention to pursue European integration.

Opinion: 'EU is interested in Armenia diversifying its foreign relations'

Armenia

July 14, 2026

Diplomat Hrachya Tashchyan on the effectiveness of Armenia's membership in the Russia-led EAEU, the diversification of the country's economic ties, and the benefits of closer cooperation with the European Union.

'We are not discussing Trump Route project with Russia' - Armenia's deputy foreign minister

Armenia-Russia

July 02, 2026

Deputy Foreign Minister Mnatsakan Safaryan responds to Moscow's claim that the TRIPP project "would only benefit from Russia's participation".

Armenia unveils exporter support programme to offset Russian restrictions

Armenia

June 13, 2026

This is the second programme of its kind. The government aims to help exporters diversify their markets while also seeking special trade preferences with the European Union

'We avoided disaster and overcame information interference': views on Armenia's election

Armenia

June 09, 2026

According to Ashot Melikyan, chairman of the Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression, Armenia was able to withstand external information pressure and show Russia that it intends to remain an independent and sovereign state

Armenia launches support programme for exporters in response to Russian restrictions

Armenia-Russia

June 04, 2026

Armenia’s exporter support programme. The government expects more than 4,250 tonnes of vegetables and strawberries and around 10 million flowers to be exported in June, while exporters will receive financial compensation

Russia's pressure on Armenia ahead of elections: economy as tool of influence

Armenia-Russia

May 29, 2026

Experts say the pressure is temporary, but Armenia’s dependence on the Russian market has made it possible and highlights the need to diversify economic ties.

Economy minister: 'Armenia won’t swap EAEU for another bloc, it seeks independence'

Armenia-Russia

January 13, 2025

The government seeks new economic partners outside Russian-led blocs, but economists warn of major challenges if Armenia exits the EAEU.

"Naive wish or justification?" On Pashinyan's speech in St. Petersburg

Nikol Pashinyan

December 26, 2023

Armenian Prime Minister said at the session of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council that it is necessary to strive to "suppress all attempts to politicize Eurasian integration"

"Armenia is openly threatened with the Ukrainian scenario". Opinion from Yerevan

Armenia-Russia

October 18, 2023

An anonymous "high-ranking source in Moscow" told TASS that "Pashinyan is going the way of Zelensky" and regarded his speech in the European Parliament as "irresponsible and provocative"

No customs duties, but some restrictions: new export rules in the EAEU

April 06, 2020

The union, headed by Russia, decided not to export essential goods outside of its borders, so that in an emergency situation they can provide for their population

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