South Caucasus Railway

Russia seeks to retain Armenian railway concession as Yerevan avoids confrontation

Armenia-Russia

October 16, 2026

Political analyst Samvel Meliksetyan believes Armenia has softened its stance to avoid “tough measures” from Russia. A joint working group will seek ways to resolve the dispute.

'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

Armenia launches independent restoration of railway to Turkish and Azerbaijani borders

Armenia-Azerbaijan

July 03, 2026

The work covers the Gyumri-Akhurik section and the Yeraskh route. Yerevan had previously asked Russia to restore them because a Russian company operates Armenia's railways under a concession agreement.

'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".

Opinion: Armenia would benefit from returning its railways to state control

Armenia-Russia

February 26, 2026

Armenia’s railways have operated under a Russian concession since 2008, but growing criticism of the operator’s performance has fuelled debate over ending the contract.

'First economic deal since independence': Azerbaijani petrol arrives in Armenia

Azerbaijan-Armenia

December 19, 2025

Twenty-two wagons of petrol arrived in Armenia from Azerbaijan by rail via Georgia. Economist commentary and reactions from Armenian social media users.

Pashinyan says Armenia may seek alternatives to Georgia for transit with Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

December 19, 2025

Azerbaijani media report that the transit tariffs cited by Georgia are 20 times higher than current rates.

Minval Politika: Baku may restore rail links with Armenia 'in response to Tbilisi’s tariff move'

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

December 11, 2025

“Azerbaijan no longer views transit through Georgia as the only route”

Azerbaijan to supply oil to Armenia: official silence and political-economic implications

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

December 10, 2025

Although official statements claim the issue is still “under discussion,” Baku and Yerevan have in fact already reached an agreement.

Georgian Railways to carry fuel from Azerbaijan to Armenia free of charge in one-off move

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

December 08, 2025

“Georgia has been and remains a strategic and reliable partner to Armenia and Azerbaijan”

Moscow or Brussels? Why Armenian PM Pashinyan has been stamped as a pro-Western politician

Nikol Pashinyan

January 29, 2021

The statements of the oppositionist Pashinyan before coming to power differ sharply from the foreign policy course that he led already as prime minister