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Pashinyan Removed From Speakers List at Russian Industry Forum as Armenia-Russia Tensions Continue
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has been dropped from the list of speakers at Russia’s INNOPROM International Industrial Exhibition, despite earlier plans for him to address the high-profile event in Yekaterinburg. The Armenian government previously announced that Pashinyan would travel to Russia for the July 6-9 exhibition. Until recently, the event’s official program listed him among the featured speakers. His name has since been removed from the schedule, although
Pashinyan Attends Funeral of Iran’s Ali Khamenei in Tehran
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan joined foreign dignitaries in Tehran on Friday to attend the official funeral ceremony for Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, whose death has reshaped the country’s leadership at a time of heightened regional tensions. Khamenei was killed on February 28 during U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, ending his decades-long rule as the Islamic Republic’s highest political and religious authority. Following his death, his son, Mojt
Analyst Warns of Threat From Azerbaijan’s ‘Western Azerbaijan’ Narrative; Pashinyan Downplays It
Azerbaijan’s renewed promotion of the concept of “Western Azerbaijan,” which refers to present-day Armenian territory, has reignited political tensions in Armenia, exposing divisions over how to respond to competing historical narratives as the two countries pursue a peace agreement. Armenian analyst Tatevik Hayrapetyan sharply criticized the government's approach after Azerbaijan's state news agency AzerTag published coverage of a recent event in Nakhijevan that promoted the
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 25
Pashinyan Dares Critics to Launch a Revolution Over Election Claims
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan challenged opponents of his government to take to the streets and seek a change of power if they disagree with the country's current political direction, framing the post-election period as a struggle between revolution and counter-revolution. “Those citizens of the Republic of Armenia who do not agree with this line, I call on you to carry out a revolution and change the government,” Pashinyan said during the first parliamentary questi
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 17
Pashinyan: Return of 300,000 Azerbaijanis to Armenia ‘Will Not Happen’
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has firmly dismissed opposition claims regarding the potential return of 300,000 Azerbaijanis to Armenia, describing the issue as a fabricated narrative that has no basis in reality. Speaking during a question-and-answer session in parliament, Pashinyan said the topic was being promoted by political forces seeking to undermine Armenia's peace agenda. “The issue of the return of 300,000 Azerbaijanis is an invented and fabricated topic. I
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 17
Months After Announcing Separation, Anna Hakobyan to Attend Global First Ladies Academy in New York as Questions Surrounding Her Relationship With Pashinyan Continue
Anna Hakobyan, the wife of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, is set to travel to New York later this month to participate in the fourth annual Global First Ladies Academy, an international leadership program that brings together spouses of world leaders and prominent experts to discuss public diplomacy, social initiatives, and global challenges. According to Armenian government decisions, Hakobyan will attend the nine-day event as part of an official delegation. The ac
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 15
Yerevan Street Q&A: How Do Armenians See the Next Five Years of Pashinyan’s Leadership?
As Armenia awaits the final certification of its parliamentary election results, The Armenian Report took to the streets of Yerevan to ask a simple question: How do Armenians envision the next five years under Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's leadership? The responses reflected a country that remains deeply divided in its expectations, hopes, and frustrations. Some residents expressed cautious optimism. "We'll live and see what happens," one man said. Another respondent said
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 13
Pashinyan Congratulates Putin on Russia Day Despite Kremlin’s Silence on Election Victory
Russian President Vladimir Putin has not publicly congratulated Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan or his Civil Contract party on their election victory, despite messages of support from several international leaders in recent days. Against that backdrop, Pashinyan on Thursday sent a congratulatory message to Putin on the occasion of Russia Day, emphasizing the importance of bilateral ties between the two countries. In his message, the Armenian prime minister described the holida
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 12
Pashinyan Receives Congratulations From Turkey and Pakistan Following Election Win
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has received congratulatory messages from the leaders of Turkey and Pakistan following the preliminary victory of his Civil Contract party in Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary elections. According to the Armenian government, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated Pashinyan on the performance of the ruling Civil Contract party, which secured 49.8% of the vote according to preliminary results released by Armenia’s Central Elect
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 11
Pashinyan Unfazed by Possible CSTO Expulsion: ‘I Am Not Concerned’
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Wednesday that Yerevan would have no option but to accept a decision by the Russian-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) to expel Armenia if member states choose to pursue such a move. Speaking to reporters in Yerevan, Pashinyan dismissed concerns over the possibility of Armenia being removed from the bloc, which includes Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. “I know that there is a mechanism for
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 11
Trump Congratulates Pashinyan Before Armenia Certifies Final Election Results
Three days after Armenia's parliamentary elections, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly congratulated Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on securing re-election, even though the country's final election results have not yet been officially certified. In a statement, Trump praised Pashinyan's victory and expressed confidence in Armenia's future under his leadership. “Congratulations to Nikol Pashinyan for his decisive victory in Armenia’s National Elections. I was very proud to h
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 10
Congratulations Pour In From European Leaders After Pashinyan’s Election Win
Congratulations from European and regional leaders poured in Monday after Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party secured victory in parliamentary elections, with many western officials framing the result as a reaffirmation of the country’s democratic trajectory and growing ties with Europe. Among the first to congratulate Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who linked the outcome to the pro-democracy movement that brought Pash
Pashinyan Claims Victory With Less Than One-Third of Ballots Counted
Armenia's ruling Civil Contract party appeared headed toward a decisive victory in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declaring victory and announcing that his party would form the country’s next government even as vote counting was still underway. More than 1.4 million Armenians cast ballots in what was widely seen as one of the most consequential elections since the country’s 2020 war with Azerbaijan and the subsequent loss of Nagorno-Kara
Pashinyan Demands Criminal Action Against Kocharyan, Tsarukyan Ahead of June 7 Vote
Civil Contract's prime ministerial candidate and incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan used a major campaign rally in Yerevan on Friday to intensify attacks on his political opponents, calling for criminal accountability against several opposition leaders just days before Armenia's parliamentary elections. Speaking to supporters gathered in Republic Square, Pashinyan accused opposition forces of seeking to undermine the country and urged voters to reject what he described
Gagik Tsarukyan Leads Major Yerevan Rally, Says Armenians Have Become Disappointed After Eight Years of Pashinyan Rule
The opposition Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK) staged a major campaign rally in Yerevan on Thursday, as supporters marched from the Matenadaran manuscript repository to Freedom Square ahead of Armenia’s parliamentary elections on June 7. Addressing the crowd, BHK leader Gagik Tsarukyan sharply criticized Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his government, arguing that public frustration has deepened after eight years of rule during economic hardship and political tensions. "Aft
Grieving Mother Who Lost Son and Missing Grandson Confronts Pashinyan Campaign, Blocked by Police and Supporters
A grieving Armenian mother whose son was killed during the 2020 war and whose grandson remains missing was prevented from approaching Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during a campaign event in Yerevan's Malatia-Sebastia district on Sunday, leading to a tense confrontation between mourners, police officers and supporters of the ruling Civil Contract party. Mariam Vardanyan arrived at the campaign stop carrying a black heart symbol and hoping to speak directly with the prime min
Russia Threatens Armenia’s Cheap Gas Supply as Tensions Deepen With Pashinyan Government
Russia has reportedly warned Armenia that it could lose heavily discounted natural gas supplies if Yerevan continues moving closer toward the European Union, adding a new layer of tension to the already worsening relationship between the two countries ahead of Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary elections. The warning was revealed in a letter sent by Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev to the Armenian government and published by the Russian daily Kommersant. According to the r
The Armenian Report Team
May 27
Most Armenian Citizens Interviewed on the Streets of Yerevan Oppose Re-Electing Pashinyan to a Third Term
As Armenia prepares for its high-stakes parliamentary elections on June 7, political tensions are rising across the country, with debates over leadership, security, peace negotiations, and the nation’s future dominating public conversation. Against this backdrop, The Armenian Report took to the streets of Yerevan to ask ordinary citizens a direct question: Does Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan deserve to be re-elected for a third term? Over the course of roughly two hours, The
The Armenian Report Team
May 26
He Confronted Pashinyan Over Artsakh. Pashinyan Asked ‘Why Are You Alive?’ Days Later, He Was Jailed
Armenian authorities have placed Artsakh refugee and activist Artur Osipyan under two months of pre-trial detention following a heated confrontation with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during the ruling Civil Contract party’s election campaign in Yerevan on May 18. The incident, which quickly spread across Armenian social media and political circles, took place during a campaign event connected to Armenia’s upcoming June 7 parliamentary elections. Osipyan, who is originally f
The Armenian Report Team
May 21
Woman Who Confronted Pashinyan Says, “I Thank God That He Gave Me the Opportunity to Look Directly Into His Eyes and Tell Him That He Stole My Homeland”
Nikol Pashinyan became involved in a heated and emotional confrontation with a woman who accused Pashinyan of “stealing her homeland [Artsakh]” during a campaign event held today in Yerevan as Armenia’s parliamentary election campaign continues ahead of the June 7 vote. According to footage from the scene, a woman approached Pashinyan and accused him of destroying the country, the younger generation, and Armenian families following the 2020 war and subsequent political develo
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May 18
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