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'Armenia breaks free from Russian-Turkish grip': reaction to JD Vance’s visit

Armenia-USA

February 10, 2026

According to political analyst Lilit Dallakyan, Washington views the South Caucasus as a single region and, in this context, expects certain steps towards normalising relations with Georgia as well.

'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”.

'Military escalation unlikely, but risks remain' — Armenian Foreign Intelligence Service report

Armenia

January 20, 2026

Armenia’s Foreign Intelligence Service sees risks in Azerbaijan’s rising military spending and in Baku’s promotion of a narrative about the “return of Western Azerbaijanis” to Armenian territory. This forms part of the service’s outlook for 2026.