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Part of a peace deal between Yerevan and Baku, the planned corridor would run across Armenian territory, linking Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave while opening a new east-west trade artery bypassing Russia and Iran. … Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian has in recent weeks pushed for the involvement of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. But both countries, observers say, are wary of angering Russia, a key political and economic player in Central Asia.

Armenian police have arrested former President Robert Kocharian, now leader of the country’s second-largest opposition party, amid accusations of corruption-related offenses.

Armenia’s Pashinyan laid out Yerevan's decision to formally apply for EU membership “in the near future” and to call for a national referendum, challenging Russia’s regional influence and setting the stage for a historic geopolitical shift.

The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) may discuss suspending Armenia's participation rights at the November summit, Russia's permanent representative to the CSTO and Ambassador-at-Large of the Foreign Ministry, Viktor Vasiliev, said on Thursday.

The Armenian government approved a bill July 16 to formalize the country’s role in the development of the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity, or TRIPP, which is envisioned as a key node in the emerging Middle Corridor trade network.

On 13 July, the European Union Partnership Mission in Armenia (EUPM Armenia) jointly with the Armenian Foreign Ministry organised a roundtable event timed to coincide with the adoption of the EU decision on the launch of EUPM Armenia. 

The Council is launching today the EU Partnership Mission in Armenia (EUPM Armenia) under the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). The aim of this advisory civilian mission is to support the Armenian authorities in enhancing the country’s resilience against hybrid threats and ability to address evolving security challenges. 

-> Read our ZIF kompakt on this new mission but also on the status of peace negotiations and the role of other EU instruments in Armenia (German only). 

Today, the European Commission has disbursed €34 million to Armenia to help mitigate the impact of Russia's trade restrictions on the country's private sector. Just two weeks after President von der Leyen's call with Prime Minister Pashinyan, the EU is delivering swiftly on its commitments to support Armenia and its people.

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 obstacle.

The Council today appointed Cosmin George Dinescu as Head of Mission for the newly established European Union Partnership Mission in Armenia (EUPM Armenia) for an initial mandate of one year, starting on 11 June 2026. The decision was taken by the EU’s Political and Security Committee.