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Armenia Prepares for Possible Traveler Screenings After Suspected Plague Case in Russia
Armenia is closely monitoring a suspected case of pneumonic plague in Russia and could introduce health screenings for travelers if the risk increases, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said Wednesday. The alert follows the October 2 death of 28-year-old Darya Shipilova, an employee of the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Russia. Her cause of death has not been officially confirmed. Russian authorities have described it as “pneumonia of unknown etiology,” while about
Russia Warns Armenia Could Become a ‘New Ukraine’ Over Turn Toward West
Russia’s former president and current deputy chairman of its Security Council Dmitry Medvedev, has warned Armenia against its growing turn toward the West, saying the country becoming a “new Ukraine” would be the worst possible outcome. Medvedev made the remarks in an interview with Iranian state television, according to Russia’s RBC, which reported on the interview October 4. “The current Armenian leadership decided it was right to change the direction of its development,” M
Russian Voters Head to Polls in Yerevan for Russia’s Parliamentary Election as Protesters Chant ‘No War’
INTERVIEWS: Thousands of Russian citizens turned out to vote in Armenia on Sunday in Russia’s parliamentary election, forming a long line outside the Russian Embassy in Yerevan as anti-war protesters gathered nearby with signs opposing President Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine. The Armenian Report was at the embassy as Russians living in Armenia waited to cast their ballots in the first State Duma election since Russia launched its full-scale war in Ukraine in February
The Armenian Report Team
Sep 21
Armenian Karate Team Wins 16 Medals at Youth Martial Arts Festival in Russia
Armenian Kyokushin karate athletes won 16 medals, including two golds, at the All-Russian Youth Martial Arts Festival in Anapa, Russia, the Armenian Kyokushin Karate Federation said. Armenia sent 17 athletes to the competition, with all but one returning with a medal. The team finished with two gold, three silver and 11 bronze medals. Davit Baghdasaryan and Areg Avagyan won gold in their respective categories. Artur Kasemyan, Tigran Baghdasaryan and Hamlet Soghoyan took silve
The Armenian Report Team
Sep 16
Pashinyan Says Armenia Will Seek New Gas Suppliers, Transit Routes to Reduce Dependence on Russia
Armenia will seek additional sources of natural gas and explore new transit routes as part of a broader push to reduce its dependence on individual markets, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Thursday. Speaking to reporters after a government meeting, Pashinyan said diversification would be pursued across every sector of the economy, regardless of changes in energy prices. “There is no sector in which we are not going to pursue diversification,” Pashinyan said. “Our politica
The Armenian Report Team
Sep 11
Pashinyan, Macron Discuss New Export Markets for Armenia as Russian Trade Restrictions Disrupt Economy
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed Armenia’s drive to diversify its economy and export markets during talks at the Élysée Palace, as Yerevan looks for new trade opportunities following restrictions imposed by Russia. Pashinyan met Macron on Wednesday during a working visit to Paris, where he is attending the first International Space Summit at the French president’s invitation. The Armenian government said economic cooperati
The Armenian Report Team
Sep 10
Armenia Files EAEU Complaint Over Russian Trade Barriers
Armenia has formally raised concerns within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) over trade barriers affecting Armenian goods, saying the restrictions run counter to the bloc’s rules and should be addressed through its existing legal mechanisms. Deputy Economy Minister Tigran Gasparyan said Armenia has filed a complaint with the EAEU and expects the organization to take steps to remove the barriers. “We have filed a complaint, and we hope — and are confident — that the mechanis
EU to Lift Tariffs on 80% of Armenian Exports as Russia Restricts Armenian Goods
The European Union is moving to lift tariffs on most Armenian exports for two years, offering Yerevan greater access to the European market after Russia imposed restrictions on a range of Armenian goods. The Council of the European Union approved the temporary trade package Wednesday, backing a European Commission proposal that would liberalize about 80% of Armenia’s exports to the 27-member bloc. The measures would suspend import duties on a broad range of Armenian products,
Russia Slams Armenia’s Alen Simonyan for Welcoming Russians Fleeing Possible Mobilization
Russia’s Foreign Ministry has sharply criticized Armenia’s newly appointed Security Council Secretary Alen Simonyan after he said Armenia would remain open to Russian citizens seeking to leave the country if Moscow announces another mobilization. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova called Simonyan’s remarks “provocative” and accused Armenian officials of making statements that damage relations with Moscow. Simonyan made the comments in an interview with TV Rain afte
The Armenian Report Team
Aug 29
“I’m Not Obliged to Follow Your Traditions”: Russian Influencer Faces Criminal Charges in Armenia Over Vardavar Remarks
A Russian social media influencer is facing criminal charges in Armenia after a video criticizing the country's Vardavar festival triggered widespread outrage and prompted an official investigation. Armenia's Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case against Russian Instagram blogger Nadezhda Pirozhkova, whose comments about the centuries-old holiday quickly spread across social media and drew sharp criticism from many Armenians. In a video posted on her Instagram ac
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 29
Armenia Pushes for Major Increase in Iranian Gas Imports Despite Russian Pressure
Armenia is seeking to significantly increase natural gas imports from Iran - sign for a push to deepen energy cooperation with its southern neighbor while insisting the effort is based on economic interests rather than geopolitical pressure. Infrastructure Minister Davit Khudatyan confirmed the government's plans Tuesday after returning from talks in Tehran, where Armenian and Iranian officials agreed to begin work on expanding their existing energy partnership. Khudatyan rej
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 28
Russia Says Armenian Dairy Products Fail Safety Standards, Imposes New Import Restrictions
Russia has imposed new restrictions on imports of Armenian dairy products, further escalating a series of trade barriers that have disrupted Armenian exports to one of their largest foreign markets. Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) announced the measures, saying they are necessary to prevent the spread of infectious animal diseases and stop food products that fail to meet Russian safety standards from entering the marke
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 24
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
Armenian Households Will Not See a Natural Gas Price Increase This Year, Despite Russia’s Warnings
Armenian households will continue paying the same price for natural gas through the end of the year after the country's energy regulator voted Wednesday to leave consumer tariffs unchanged, despite recent warnings from Russia over future energy supplies. The Public Services Regulatory Commission approved the decision while also adopting changes to the way gas tariffs are calculated. The revised pricing structure will take effect Aug. 1 but will not increase the amount househo
Russia Says Moscow Must Be Involved in Trump’s TRIPP Corridor in Armenia, Citing Security Concerns
Russia has insisted that the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) transportation initiative cannot be successfully implemented without Moscow's involvement, arguing that Russia's interests and security concerns must be taken into account. In an interview with RTVI, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said the project would be effective "only with Russia's participation," stressing that Moscow's position should not be overlooked as regional tr
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 29
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
Armenia Launches $5.4 Million Plan to Boost Exports to Europe, UK and Canada Following Russian Trade Restrictions
Armenia has approved a 2 billion-dram ($5.4 million) subsidy program to help exporters reach markets in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Canada, while the European Union has pledged more than €50 million ($57 million) in emergency financial assistance to support the country's agricultural sector following a series of Russian trade restrictions on Armenian goods. The Armenian government approved the measure during its June 4 meeting, allocating compensation to expor
Opposition Says Armenians Returning From Russia Are Being Warned They Could Be Sent to 25-Day Military Training Before Election
As Armenia approaches its June 7 parliamentary elections, concerns are growing among opposition figures and civil society activists over reports that Armenian citizens returning from Russia are being served notices requiring them to report for 25-day military training sessions. The controversy has intensified after Armenia's Ministry of Defense confirmed that military police are operating at border checkpoints, including at Yerevan's Zvartnots International Airport, to assist
Replica of Artsakh’s Iconic Tatik-Papik Monument Unveiled in Russia
A replica of Stepanakert’s iconic “We Are Our Mountains” monument was officially opened and consecrated on the grounds of the Saint Hripsime Church in the city of Yessentuki, located in Russia’s Stavropol Krai. The opening ceremony was attended by Bishop Movses Movsesyan, head of the Diocese of Krasnodar and the North Caucasus of the Armenian Apostolic Church, along with representatives of the Armenian clergy from Vladikavkaz, Mineralnye Vody, Novorossiysk, Kislovodsk, Stavro
Rubio: Russia Wants Pashinyan to Lose Armenia’s Election Over Growing U.S. Ties
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Russia is unhappy with growing American involvement in Armenia, speaking during a congressional hearing on June 2 as Washington continues to deepen ties with Yerevan ahead of Armenia’s parliamentary elections. “I think Russia is not happy with U.S. involvement in Armenia,” Rubio said during the hearing. Speaking about American engagement in the South Caucasus, Rubio stated that the United States sees growing opportunities in the region
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