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Armenia Revokes Power Grid Operator’s License in High-Stakes Dispute With Russian-Owned ENA
Armenia has taken its most serious step yet in its war with the Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) by cancelling the company’s right to operate the national electricity grid. On Friday, the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) voted to revoke ENA’s operating license, with four commissioners supporting the move and one voting against it. ENA, owned by the Russia-based Tashir Group, has managed the country’s low-voltage power network for years, making this decision one
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 17
Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service Releases “Kiss of Yerevan” Report Claiming Armenia Will Cut Trade Ties — Yerevan Denies Allegations
Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has released a report titled “The Kiss of Yerevan” alleging that Armenia intends to reduce or cut its trade ties with Moscow for political reasons. The document claims that Yerevan plans to stop buying wheat from Russia and instead purchase Ukrainian grain, despite its higher price. According to the SVR statement, the report suggests that Armenia’s move is politically motivated and plans to show solidarity with Ukraine. It claims t
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 12
Armenia Detains Georgian Wanted by Russia for Fighting in Ukraine, Family Warns of Risk
Armenian border guards detained 29-year-old Georgian citizen Giorgi Kinoiani last week after he crossed into Armenia from Georgia, his...
India Blocks Azerbaijan’s Entry into Shanghai Cooperation Organization
India has taken an important step on the world stage by blocking Azerbaijan’s attempt to become a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation...
Russian Official Visits Yerevan, Says Some Details of U.S.-Backed Transit Route Remain Unclear
Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk visited Armenia on Wednesday for talks with Armenian leaders. The meetings focused on...
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 20
Russia Calls for Caution Over “Trump Route” Through Armenia’s Syunik Province
Moscow has announced that it will carefully examine a new transport corridor project between Armenia and Azerbaijan, known as the “Trump...
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 13
Moscow Is Closely Monitoring the Armenia-Azerbaijan ‘Peace’ Deal, Putin tells Pashinyan
Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan recently spoke on the phone with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin about the recent peace talks...
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 11
Russia Riles Up Azerbaijan by Using Proper Name ‘Stepanakert’ for Artsakh’s Capital; Baku Demands Apology
The Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs has demanded a formal apology from Russia’s TASS news agency for using the proper Armenian...
Armenia Updates the 1997 Visa-Free Travel System with Russia to Improve Data Exchange
Armenia and Russia have agreed to update the rules that manage how their citizens travel between the two countries. The Armenian...
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 31
Armenian Doctor Helps Deliver Baby During Powerful 8.8 Earthquake on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula
On Wednesday, a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, shaking the region. During the seismic event, a...
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 30
Armenia’s Honorary Consul in Russia Fired After Defending Apostolic Church and Criticizing Government
An Armenian honorary consul based in Russia has reportedly been fired after publicly defending the Armenian Apostolic Church and...
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 29
Pashinyan Congratulates Ukraine’s New PM While in Russia
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sent an official congratulatory message to Yulia Svyrydenko on her appointment as the new...
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 24
Experts Warn of Possible Russia-Azerbaijan War — What It Could Mean for Armenia
A growing number of experts are sounding the alarm about the possibility of a future war between Russia and Azerbaijan, a scenario that...
Russia Kills Safarov's Nephews; Lapshin Alleges Ties to Assassination Plot
In a new development that has reignited painful memories for Armenians around the world, blogger and former political prisoner Alexander...
Russia and Azerbaijan Feud Continues With Arrests, Murders, and Media Crackdown
A serious conflict is growing between Russia and Azerbaijan, with both countries accusing each other of violence, illegal arrests, and...
Russia Slams Armenian Government Over Church Crackdown; Yerevan Fires Back
Armenia and Russia are back at it again after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke out against actions taken by the Armenian...
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 30
New Feud Erupts: Russia and Azerbaijan at Each Other’s Throats
A political drama is unfolding between Russia and Azerbaijan after Azerbaijan accused Russian law enforcement of targeting and killing...
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 30
Russia Accuses Armenian Businessman Close to Pashinyan Government of Diamond Smuggling Ties
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has linked Armenian lawmaker and well-known businessman Khachatur Sukiasyan to a diamond...
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 23
Fleeing War Threat in Iran, People Cross into Armenia via Southern Border
The only land crossing between Armenia and Iran has turned into a lifeline for thousands trying to escape growing violence in the Middle...
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 19
More Diaspora Armenians Are Moving to Armenia: Citizenship Applications Have Tripled Since 2020
More Armenians from around the world are choosing to move to Armenia, with the number of citizenship applications increasing...
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 18
