Last news today
The leaders of Russia and Armenia discussed cooperation in trade and energy by telephone
Politics
The leaders of Russia and Armenia discussed cooperation in trade and energy by telephone
23 March 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a telephone conversation, focusing on current issues on the bilateral agenda and prospects for developing relations between the countries. The conversation took place at the initiative of the Armenian side.

Pashinyan warned of the threat of war with Azerbaijan if the opposition wins the elections
Politics
Pashinyan warned of the threat of war with Azerbaijan if the opposition wins the elections
23 March 2026

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that if his Civil Contract party fails to secure a majority of seats in the parliamentary elections, the country could face war.

The Georgian Prime Minister advocated for European integration, but with the preservation of
Politics
The Georgian Prime Minister advocated for European integration, but with the preservation of "traditional values"
22 March 2026

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze met with his Hungarian counterpart, Viktor Orbán (whom many consider a pro-Kremlin politician in Europe), in Budapest. As part of his visit, Kobakhidze also participated in the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).

Catholicos of All Armenians Banned from Attending Funeral of Georgian Patriarch Ilia II
Politics
Catholicos of All Armenians Banned from Attending Funeral of Georgian Patriarch Ilia II
21 March 2026

Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II was denied permission to travel to Georgia to attend the funeral of Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II. The investigator rejected the defense's motion to lift the pretrial restriction banning him from traveling abroad.

Pashinyan again accused the opposition of fomenting war with Azerbaijan
Politics
Pashinyan again accused the opposition of fomenting war with Azerbaijan
21 March 2026

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sharply criticized opposition presidential candidates Robert Kocharyan, Samvel Karapetyan, and Gagik Tsarukyan. In a social media post, Pashinyan accused them of seeking to revise the peace treaty with Azerbaijan and, as he put it, "open the door to war."

Azerbaijan evacuated nearly 3,000 people from Iran
Politics
Azerbaijan evacuated nearly 3,000 people from Iran
20 March 2026

Since the escalation of the Middle East conflict, 2,853 citizens from 75 different countries have been evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan.

The head of the Caucasus Muslim Board called for peace in the Middle East
Politics
The head of the Caucasus Muslim Board called for peace in the Middle East
20 March 2026

Sheikh Allahshukur Pashazade, head of the Caucasus Muslim Board, commented on the sharp escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. The statement was made after the Eid prayer at the Tezepir Mosque in Baku, dedicated to Ramadan.

The US introduces visa deposits for Georgian citizens; Tbilisi urges compliance with entry regulations
Politics
The US introduces visa deposits for Georgian citizens; Tbilisi urges compliance with entry regulations
20 March 2026

The US State Department has expanded the list of countries whose citizens are required to post visa deposits when applying for B-1/B-2 tourist and business visas. Georgia is included in the updated list.

Nikol Pashinyan Accuses Former Armenian Presidents of Concealing the Truth About Karabakh
Politics
Nikol Pashinyan Accuses Former Armenian Presidents of Concealing the Truth About Karabakh
19 March 2026

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan accused his predecessors—former presidents Levon Ter-Petrosyan, Robert Kocharyan, and Serzh Sargsyan—of concealing the truth about the Karabakh settlement from the Armenian people. At a briefing in Yerevan, the head of the Armenian government noted that all these politicians in opposition to the current government recognized Karabakh as part of Azerbaijan but did not disclose this information to the public.

Pashinyan again criticized the Armenian Constitution for impeding a peace agreement with Azerbaijan
Politics
Pashinyan again criticized the Armenian Constitution for impeding a peace agreement with Azerbaijan
19 March 2026

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan described the issue of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution as an internal problem for the country. He compared the current situation to moving to a new apartment, where threats are proclaimed instead of good neighborly relations, making life in the same environment unbearable.