The Week in Review

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of April 3: Russian President Vladimir Putin wants pro-Russian forces to participate in Armenia’s upcoming elections; Russian Deputy PM warns Moscow may be forced to reconsider economic ties with Armenia; the anti-corruption committee uncovers alleged vote-buying scheme linked to Samvel Karapetyan’s party ahead of June 7 elections and more.

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of March 27: Armenia and Greece move toward strategic partnership; Armenia sends humanitarian aid to Iran; former Civil Contract MP appointed to Constitutional Court and more.

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of March 20: E.U. announces €140 million in additional funding to Armenia to accelerate reforms; the Minister of Economy says Armenia is already feeling the effects of the conflict in Iran; EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Russia has already begun targeting Armenia ahead of its elections.

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of March 13: the director of the Armenian Genocide Museum resigns following the prime minister’s request; Armenia’s Investigative Committee says the secret services of an unnamed country are pressuring Armenian citizens there to support certain parties running in the elections in Armenia; Pashinyan says Armenia is ready to provide a road connecting Azerbaijan’s western regions and Nakhichevan along the Kornidzor–Goris–Yeghegnadzor–Yeraskh route.

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of March 6: Following U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, the stakes are high for Armenia and the wider South Caucasus; Armenian Government is facilitating the return of Armenian nationals trapped across the Gulf and other regions; Electric Networks of Armenia, owned by Tashir Group, is to be nationalized and more.

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of February 27: The EU to deploy a rapid response team to Armenia to help counter Russian interference ahead of parliamentary elections; Armenia and Poland sign a new defense cooperation agreement; Armenia’s Defense Minister meets senior Iranian officials as U.S.–Iran tensions rise and more.

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of February 20: Ruben Vardanyan sentenced to 20 years by military court in Baku; criminal charges filed against Catholicos Garegin II; Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan proposes transferring railway concession from Russian operator to third country and more.

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of February 13: U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance makes a historic visit to Armenia, announcing major defense and nuclear deals, and sparking controversy over a deleted tweet; Armenia publicly showcases weapons purchased from India for the first time; Azerbaijani civil society representatives enter Armenia via the newly demarcated section of the shared border and more.

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of February 6: leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan meet in Abu Dhabi, where they were honored for efforts aimed at advancing peace; a Baku court delivers final verdicts against former leaders of Artsakh; the draft text of Armenia’s new constitution will be ready in March but the preamble, one of the most contested elements, will be addressed at a later stage.

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of January 30: U.S. President Donal Trump confirms upcoming visit of Vice President J.D. Vance to Armenia and Azerbaijan; PACE warns of deepening political polarization and rising Church-State tensions in Armenia; Armenia set to receive €20 million in support through the European Peace Facility and more.