Armenia
RIDDLE: Sanctions and the Eurasian Economic Union
The first months of 2025 are likely to mark a turning point in the history of sanctions against Russia: after three years of "escalating" but steadily reducing the tempo of sanctions policy. Are sanctions working?
Russia and Armenia seek to ease strained relations
Foreign ministers meet in Moscow after Yerevan announced plans to join EU and signed strategic partnership with the US.
New US strategic partnership could be revolutionary for Armenia
As the world awaits the start of Trump’s new term, Armenia has secured a significant win in its realignment towards the West.
COMMENT: Armenia makes a strategic turn from Russia towards the West
Moscow realises it is losing Armenia, which has been considered its main ally in the South Caucasus for decades.
Armenian prime minister discusses EU membership plans with European Council president
Yerevan pushes ahead with efforts to pursue EU accession despite warnings from traditional ally Russia.
OUTLOOK: Caucasus 2025
What is in store for the Caucasus countries in 2025? bne IntelliNews’ annual OUTLOOK: Caucasus 2025.
Armenia approves EU membership bid further straining ties with Russia
PM Nikol Pashinyan has pledged to hold a national referendum on EU accession, leaving the final decision to the Armenian people.
Former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan faces life in prison
Vardanyan's son and lawyer tell bne IntelliNews he is being used as a "bargaining chip" by Azerbaijan after new charges are filed.