The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, headed by Sergei Naryshkin, expressed concern about the European Union's efforts to weaken the influence of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) in Armenia. According to the agency, European structures have demanded that Armenia sever long-standing spiritual ties with Moscow as a condition for European integration.

In Armenia, Alik Aleksanyan, one of the closest associates of Russian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, was detained for two months. He is accused of laundering significant amounts of money and bribing voters.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated during Senate hearings that Russia is interested in the defeat of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's party in the parliamentary elections, amid strengthening relations between Yerevan and Washington. He noted that Russian authorities are expressing dissatisfaction with the increasing American presence in Armenia.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan assured Armenian businesses facing problems due to Russian trade restrictions of state support. Speaking to residents of the village of Lchashen during his election campaign, he announced that the government will develop subsidy and assistance programs for enterprises whose export activities face unjustified obstacles.

The Tbilisi City Court has arrested journalist Irakli Chikhladze, accused of espionage. He is also facing charges in the same case against pro-Russian activist and head of the Eurasia Institute, Gulbaat Rtskhiladze. Both were detained by the Georgian State Security Service on May 30.

US President Donald Trump addressed a message to the participants of Baku Energy Week. In his message, the American leader emphasized the significant support the United States provides to the Azerbaijani oil and gas sector and expressed confidence in further strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the context of global energy security.

First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal expressed gratitude to Azerbaijan for its significant contribution to the country's energy resilience. He stated that Baku made a significant contribution to "our resilience during the most difficult period of the past winter."

Rosselkhoznadzor (the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance) has imposed restrictions on the import of fish and seafood from Armenia, effective June 2. This was announced in a statement by the agency.

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday, emphasizing Moscow's commitment to strengthening cooperation between the two countries.

Following Vladimir Putin, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko warned Armenia about the risks of rapprochement with the European Union, accused the country's leadership of "political gamesmanship" before the elections, and hinted at the influence of European politicians on the situation in the republic.