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Armenia election: what the vote could mean for Russia, the West and Azerbaijan

As Armenians vote in a parliamentary election seen as a test of Nikol Pashinyan’s pro-Western course, RFI asks two regional experts what the result could mean for peace with Azerbaijan and relations with Russia.

Radio France Internationale

Armenia PM Pashinyan's ruling party wins landslide election victory

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling party has won parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results on Monday, setting the stage for a renewed mandate to pursue closer ties with the West after threats from Moscow.

France 24

Prime Minister Pashinyan’s party leads Armenia election amid westward shift

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s party took an early lead in parliamentary elections on Monday that could strengthen his push towards closer ties with the West, amid tensions with Moscow and accusations of Russian interference.

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Armenia's elections to deliver verdict on cautious pivot west

Armenia votes on Sunday in a parliamentary election seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's drive to loosen his country's historical dependence on Russia and turn towards the West.

Radio France Internationale

Armenia goes to polls in pivotal vote to decide South Caucasus future

Armenians will decide their future on Sunday against the backdrop of a Russia-West clash, as both the EU and the US support PM Pashinyan’s cautious pro-Western drive, while Russia embarked on an onslaught of economic and political pressures on Yerevan to keep the former Soviet state in its orbit.

Euronews

Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the West

Armenia's parliamentary elections are a pivotal vote on its geopolitical future, with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeking closer EU and US ties amidst Russian warnings. Disappointment over Moscow's handling of the Karabakh conflict has soured relations, prompting Pashinyan to cautiously weaken ties with Russia and explore Western partnerships.

The Economic Times

Israel built secret network at Azerbaijan border to closely monitor Iran during war

In an intriguing development, a CNN report has surfaced, suggesting that Israel has allegedly set up a series of military outposts encircling Iran. These installations reportedly include specialized forces and drone contingents positioned near Azerbaijan's border.

The Times of India

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Israel Sent Elite Units Into Azerbaijan And Had Presence In Other Countries During Iran War: Report

Israel covertly deployed military and intelligence units inside Azerbaijan during the Iran war, providing them with valuable intel into northern Iran, CNN reported.

International Business Times

Azerbaijan denies claims of Israel using its soil in operations against Iran

Baku called the reports attributed to anonymous sources and unconfirmed by either Azerbaijan or Israel "completely groundless," telling Euronews it had never provided its territory for any action against a third country, including Iran, with which it shares a 700-kilometre border.

Euronews

Armenia’s ties with Russia continue to deteriorate as election day approaches

Armenia was once widely considered Russia’s closest ally in the South Caucasus, with the two nations maintaining deep political, economic and military ties. But ahead of pivotal parliamentary elections on June 7, Armenia is facing the deepest crisis in its relations with Moscow since it secured independence from the Soviet…

The Conversation

World Environment Day 2026: Know the date, history, significance, theme and global importance

World Environment Day, observed annually on June 5, underscores the shared responsibility of planetary protection and the urgent need to address climate change. The 2026 observance will be hosted in Baku, Azerbaijan, with the theme "Now For Climate," aiming to inspire global action and sustainable practices for a healthier Earth.

The Economic Times

There is no energy transition — only addition, experts say at Baku Energy Week

Grid infrastructure emerged as the forum's defining bottleneck on the last day of Baku Energy Week, as the IGU's chief of staff said that global consumption of oil, gas, coal and renewables is rising simultaneously, directly challenging the conventional narrative.

Euronews

US eyes stake in Azerbaijan's pipelines as economic ties enter new phase after Trump-brokered deal

Washington wants in on Azerbaijan's pipelines and energy infrastructure, a senior US official said in Baku, as the two countries deepen economic ties following Trump's White House peace deal with Armenia.

Euronews

Azerbaijan’s Bank ABB launches AI Conversational Banking assistants AI-nur and AI-khan

BAKU, Azerbaijan - Bank ABB, one of the leading financial institutions in the South Caucasus, has officially launched its artificial intelligence assistants AI-nur and AI-khan, making them available to all customers following a successful Beta testing phase. The new conversational AI technology represents a major step forward in the bank’s…

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Euronews

SOCAR, TotalEnergies and ADNOC lock in Caspian gas supply deal

Azerbaijan's SOCAR signed a long-term deal with TotalEnergies, ADNOC's investment arm XRG and Turkey's BOTAŞ to export gas from the Absheron offshore field from 2029, bolstering the Southern Gas Corridor that Europe has increasingly relied on in recent years.

Euronews

Southern energy corridors set to dominate supplies to Europe, global leaders say

The rapid reshape of global energy supply routes and markets is a key focus at the Baku Energy Week 2026.

Euronews

AI and energy security drive investment focus at Baku Energy Week 2026

Baku Energy Week 2026 showcased how AI, digitalisation and regional gas diplomacy are reshaping the global energy sector, as companies and officials increasingly focus on competitiveness, energy security and cleaner technologies.

The Economic Times

Imported voters, fake websites: Russia's covert efforts to stop Armenia's pivot West

Russia is reportedly working to unseat Armenia's leader ahead of the June 7 election. Moscow fears his re-election will cement Armenia's shift towards the West. Plans include disinformation campaigns and transporting Russian-Armenians to influence the vote. Armenia has been moving closer to Europe and the US, a move that displeases…

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Euronews

US and Armenia pledge to move forward on economic corridor during Rubio visit

Marco Rubio visited Yerevan, backing PM Pashinyan’s pro‑western course and signed TRIPP corridor and strategic partnership deals to boost regional peace.

The Economic Times

Armenia turns to India for weapons to counter Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Türkiye defence nexus, orders $2 billion systems

Armenia is bolstering its defence ties with India, seeking robust security against Azerbaijan's growing threats, bolstered by Pakistan and Türkiye. This strategic shift involves significant Indian defence procurements, including advanced missile systems and radars, alongside expanded joint training initiatives. New Delhi is emerging as a crucial defence partner for Yerevan,…

The Guardian - UK

‘A bridge, not an obstacle’: is Armenia a new crossroads between east and west?

As former Soviet Republic goes to the polls, it finds itself in a strategic tug of war between Russia, the US, Turkey, Europe and Azerbaijan

Euronews

Cities must plan for migration as permanent reality, experts say at World Urban Forum

Governments must treat migration as a permanent feature of urban planning, not an emergency, the IOM deputy director general told Euronews at the World Urban Forum in Baku.

Euronews

International Tea Day: Jamming it up with Azerbaijan’s enduring tea ritual

To mark International Tea Day, Nadira Tudor stopped for a brew in Azerbaijan where the history of sharing a cuppa is shaped by a particular pairing defined by tradition and flavours.

Euronews

Cities struggle to keep pace as war and climate define urban futures, WUF13 delegates warn

Delegates at the World Urban Forum in Baku warned on day three that war and climate change are affecting cities faster than governments can respond, urging a shift away from standardised housing models.

Euronews

'No society is immune' to housing crisis, UN chief warns at World Urban Forum in Baku

António Guterres told the World Urban Forum in Baku that no country is immune from the housing crisis, as 40,000 delegates gathered for the second day of talks.

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