Armenia

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

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.

Will Russia turn to Central Asia and the South Caucasus after Ukraine?

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

February 26, 2026

Alexander Dugin, often described as “Putin’s brain”, said last month that no post-Soviet state should possess sovereignty.

Armenian defence minister’s visit to Iran

Opinion: 'There are no signals that Iran plans to sell weapons to Armenia right now'

Armenia-Iran

February 25, 2026

Defence Minister Suren Papikyan met President Pezeshkian in Tehran and stressed the “need for a diplomatic solution to tensions around Iran”. Visit details and expert analysis.

Armenian parliament vice-speaker urges voters to 'burn bridges with oligarchs'

Armenia

February 24, 2026

According to Ruben Rubinyan, the upcoming elections should exclude both former presidents and the “two oligarchs” — Gagik Tsarukyan and Samvel Karapetyan — from political life.

'Armenian Apostolic Church does not serve foreign powers': bishops meet in Austria

Armenia

February 20, 2026

Armenian authorities accuse the Catholicos of “reporting daily to foreign intelligence services” as criminal case prevents him from leaving the country, details

Electric cars are safe — the concern lies with their batteries, as Armenia debates potential risks

Armenia

February 20, 2026

Electric vehicles are often described as “green cars” because their emissions are close to zero. However, their batteries contain toxic and highly flammable materials, and typically last no more than 12 years.

Prisons come at a high cost: Armenia spends $36m a year on inmate maintenance

Armenia

February 19, 2026

There are currently 1,392 detainees and 1,462 convicted prisoners held in correctional facilities. Courts continue to rely most frequently on imprisonment as a preventive measure for defendants.

Armenians held in detention in Azerbaijan

What's next for Armenians imprisoned in Azerbaijan — and could Ilham Aliyev release them?

Azerbaijan-Armenia

February 19, 2026

Armenian parliament speaker Alen Simonyan has said that “negotiations will not stop until the last Armenian detainee is returned”, a position that differs sharply from that of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

Pre-election reshuffle of Armenia’s opposition forces

'Opposition aims to take power by forming post-election coalition' – Armenian parliament vice-speaker

Politics in Armenia

February 18, 2026

Representatives of the ruling party insist that the opposition will not be able to “pull off their plans”, that they will “no more see power than they can see their own ears”, and that “there is no longer any place in politics for former presidents and oligarchs.”

'Shocking but expected verdict': Ruben Vardanyan sentenced to 20 years in Baku

Ruben Vardanyan

February 17, 2026

The former state minister of the unrecognised NKR barred his lawyer from presenting arguments in his defence, saying it was “not a court, but a tribunal”. Vardanyan’s final statement, his family’s response and expert commentary

Armenian–Azerbaijani experts’ third meeting

'Peace is strengthening': outcomes of the third meeting of Armenian and Azerbaijani experts

Azerbaijan-Armenia

February 16, 2026

Bridge of Peace participants shared details of the two-day discussions on how to build mutual understanding between the two societies and what joint projects might be possible.

Russia’s next steps in the South Caucasus

Awaiting end of war in Ukraine: Russia’s intentions in South Caucasus

War in Ukraine

February 13, 2026

Armenian analyst Sergey Minasyan on whether Russia has the capacity to expand into the South Caucasus and what scenarios may lie ahead

Azerbaijani experts enter Armenia via land border

19 Azerbaijani experts cross land border to meet Armenian counterparts for the first time

Azerbaijan-Armenia

February 13, 2026

Yerevan hosts latest “Bridge of Peace” meeting with 19 Azerbaijani and 20 Armenian experts, including the director of JAMnews Armenia office

'Goal is to turn Armenia into a Russian outpost': Samvel Karapetyan named as prime ministerial candidate

Armenia

February 13, 2026

Russian billionaire named Strong Armenia’s PM candidate, but dual citizenship bars him from the post

'We will not act against Russia, but will always act in Armenia’s interests' — Pashinyan

Armenia-USA

February 11, 2026

In the interview with Channel One, the Armenian prime minister also spoke about new opportunities created by the strengthening partnership with the United States and commented on domestic political issues.

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 23-27 February, 2026

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

Will Russia turn to Central Asia and the South Caucasus after Ukraine?

Opinion: 'There are no signals that Iran plans to sell weapons to Armenia right now'

Armenian parliament vice-speaker urges voters to 'burn bridges with oligarchs'

'Armenian Apostolic Church does not serve foreign powers': bishops meet in Austria

Electric cars are safe — the concern lies with their batteries, as Armenia debates potential risks

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 16-20 February, 2026

Prisons come at a high cost: Armenia spends $36m a year on inmate maintenance

What's next for Armenians imprisoned in Azerbaijan — and could Ilham Aliyev release them?

'Opposition aims to take power by forming post-election coalition' – Armenian parliament vice-speaker

'Shocking but expected verdict': Ruben Vardanyan sentenced to 20 years in Baku

'Peace is strengthening': outcomes of the third meeting of Armenian and Azerbaijani experts

Awaiting end of war in Ukraine: Russia’s intentions in South Caucasus

19 Azerbaijani experts cross land border to meet Armenian counterparts for the first time

'Goal is to turn Armenia into a Russian outpost': Samvel Karapetyan named as prime ministerial candidate

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'We will not act against Russia, but will always act in Armenia’s interests' — Pashinyan

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'Let them bang their heads against the wall': Armenia’s government reacts to proposal to join Russia’s Union State

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'This is not peace, but defeatism': a dissenting view on Armenia’s security strategy

'Russia trying to send tens of thousands of voters to Armenia’s elections': debate in Yerevan

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