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Top EU official visits Armenia and offers economic support to help counter Russian pressure

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has visited Armenia, promising an 18-million euro aid package and the removal of import duties on most Armenian farm products

The Independent UK

Von der Leyen unveils major EU support initiatives in strategic trip to Armenia

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a significant economic and political support package to Armenia during her strategic visit to engage with the South Caucasus peace process and the new opportunities in the region formerly in Russia’s orbit.

Euronews

Newsletter: EU entering trade ‘conflict’ with China without autumn deal, EPP boss Weber says

Hello, it’s Mared Gwyn here with your morning digest. Today: The view from Dublin as Ireland takes over the EU presidency baton, and how EU allies have clinched better terms as the bloc’s steel tariffs kick in.

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Von der Leyen visits Azerbaijan and Armenia to deepen South Caucasus ties

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen begins the first visit to the South Caucasus since Armenia and Azerbaijan signed their historic peace agreement, now offering the EU the opportunities to build on the EU's strategic engagement with the region formerly in Russia's orbit.

Euronews

Von der Leyen to visit Azerbaijan and Armenia to build on EU engagement

The European Commission president will visit Baku and Yerevan to build on the EU’s strategic engagement with the South Caucasus and to strengthen energy cooperation, trade and regional connectivity for the EU economies.

Euronews

Von der Leyen to visit Pashinyan in Yerevan to build on Armenia’s pro-EU vote

As the EU rolls out a support package for Armenia, European Commission President von der Leyen is set to meet re-elected Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan after he secured a decisive pro-West mandate from the Armenian people, sources confirmed to Euronews.

Euronews

An Armenian tycoon has a private zoo. Now he wants the world’s biggest Jesus statue

Gagik Tsarukyan hopes project will resonate with global movement that blends religious faith, nationalism and cultural conservatism

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Armenia election result revives hopes of reopening border with Turkey

Nikol Pashinyan’s sweeping re-election in Armenia has raised fresh hopes that the border with Turkey could finally reopen after three decades of closure. The Armenian prime minister campaigned on restoring ties with Turkey and Azerbaijan, as well as moving Armenia closer to Europe – but constitutional reform remains a major…

Radio France Internationale

Russian interference in Armenia: A nation tested by disinformation

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Armenia is moving to distance itself from Russia and forge closer ties with the European Union. Despite pro-Russian disinformation campaigns targeting the government, the pro-European candidate won the parliamentary elections held on June 7.

France 24

Pro-western but populist: how Nikol Pashinyan retained power in Armenia

PM secured re-election despite devastating military defeat to Azerbaijan and political and economic pressure from Moscow

The Guardian - UK

Armenia PM Pashinyan wins vote, cementing pro-Western shift

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling party has won parliamentary elections, preliminary results showed on Monday, a victory seen as endorsement of the nation's pro-Western shift after threats from Moscow and claims of Russian interference.

Radio France Internationale

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan claims victory following general election

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has claimed victory in the country’s Sunday general election, as preliminary results showed his governing Civil Contract party came first with 49.81% of the vote

The Independent UK

Armenia’s pro-Europe party wins election and cements shift away from Russia

Result strengthens PM Nikol Pashinyan’s drive for deeper integration with Europe despite warnings from Moscow

The Guardian - UK

Newsletter: The EU’s battle of wills

With two major elections taking place on the EU's periphery over the weekend, many have viewed them as a bellwether for future Russian intimidation efforts.

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Nikol Pashinyan hails 'historic victory' in Armenia's decisive election

Sunday's result gives Pashinyan a strong mandate for Armenia’s balanced pro-West course and peace with its historic rivals, but also signals Russia’s diminishing influence in a region it once dominated, despite reported threats from Moscow and claims of interference.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv ‘recaptures area two times size of Birmingham’ as Zelensky calls Trump envoys

Zelensky says he has held a 'positive conversation' with Witkoff and Kushner about ending Putin's invasion

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Armenia's Pashinyan declares victory in election

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has claimed a historic victory in the country's first general election since a ‌military defeat ‌by Azerbaijan ⁠in 2023.

Euronews

Counting is underway in Armenia’s pivotal vote for the South Caucasus future

Polls close in Armenian’s decisive election for the South Caucasus country and the region’s future, against the backdrop of a Russia-West clash

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The Independent UK

Armenians head to the polls as prime minister works to loosen ties with Russia

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Armenians vote in general election under Russian pressure aimed at preventing a drift toward West

Armenians are voting in a parliamentary election as the government seeks to loosen ties with Moscow and increase cooperation with the West

The Independent UK

Armenians go to the polls as Russia watches closely and Trump urges voters to ‘Make Armenia Great Again’

Putin has made thinly veiled threats comparing Armenia's path to that already taken by Ukraine

The National (Scotland)

Armenia goes to polls in pivotal election as nation chooses between Russia or EU

ARMENIANS are heading to the polls in a pivotal election as the country decides between Russian and Western cooperation

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s time to move forward’: Armenians vote in election closely watched by Russia and EU

Voters to choose between pro-Russian opposition and incumbent Nikol Pashinyan, who is more closely aligned with the west

Radio France Internationale

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.

France 24

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.

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