ArmInfo.Armenia needs to decide between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the EU, otherwise it won't know what kind of jam it will make, says Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk.

ArmInfo. During a meeting with European diplomats led by the head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Vasilis Maragos, the Armenian Ombudsman, Anahit Manasyan, drew attention to the problem of the excessive use of detention as a preventive measure during electoral processes.

ArmInfo.Armenia's second president, leader of the Armenia bloc, and the party's prime ministerial candidate, Robert Kocharyan, stated that he will not  pursue a vendetta against civil servants if he comes to power following the June 7 elections.

ArmInfo.A decision has been made to detain former Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Armenia Armen Ashotyan, Finance Minister Gagik  Khachatryan, his son Artyom Khachatryan, former Defense Minister Vigen Sargsyan, former Rector of the Valery Brusov State University  Gayane Gasparyan, former Vice Rector Artur Avagyan, and former Deputy Director of the Yerevan Mall Harutyun Tadevosyan on charges of abuse  of office and money laundering in excess of 200 million drams. 

ArmInfo.Armenia is essentially repeating the path Ukraine took in 2013-2014, and it is necessary to "think hard" to prevent Yerevan from ultimately following the same path and ending up in a similar situation. Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council (SC) Alexey Shevtsov stated this in an  interview with Vesti on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), according to TASS.

ArmInfo.Former Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Tiran Khachatryan, has been charged with new charges, reports lawyer Varazdat Harutyunyan.

ArmInfo.The leader of the Wings of Unity party and former Armenian Ombudsman Arman Tatoyan did not rule out cooperation with Samvel Karapetyan's "Strong Armenia" and second president Robert Kocharyan's "Armenia" blocs if they enter parliament following the June 7 elections.

ArmInfo. Armenia is being tested by choosing between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the European Union (EU), Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated in an interview with Izvestia.

ArmInfo.Today, the international exhibition and fair «Türkmentextile Expo - 2026» opened at the Chamber of commerce and industry of the capital. This large-scale exhibition provides an opportunity to showcase the potential and achievements in this important sector of the national economy, present new products, and build mutually beneficial business ties with foreign partners.

ArmInfo.This time, IDBank’s Customer Appreciation Day, filled with surprises and gratitude, was held at the Bank’s Gyumri branch. Bringing this now traditional event to the regions is part of the Bank’s commitment to staying closer to its customers.

ArmInfo. Russia and Azerbaijan have established good, very good relations, and Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev is investing heavily in them, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on June 4.

ArmInfo. Russia will maintain normal relations with Armenia, regardless of the decision the country makes regarding its future path, Putin stated during a meeting with the heads of global news agencies on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

ArmInfo.  A large-scale rally of the "Prosperous Armenia" party is underway on Liberty Square in Central Yerevan

ArmInfo.   Speaking at a campaign rally in Sevan, former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan accused the current administration of deliberately injecting "poison, lies, and falsifications" into the upcoming parliamentary election  campaign. Kocharyan, who leads the opposition "Armenia" alliance,  claimed the government is attempting to replicate its 2018 tactics by  actively sowing public discord and hatred.

ArmInfo. Recent incidents of physical violence and assaults against opposition candidates and activists in Masis and Artik prove that the current authorities are once again violating the law and human rights, crossing all  boundaries. This was stated in a declaration issued by the Armenian  National Congress (ANC) party.

ArmInfo. The third and final stage of the "Armenia Elects" television debates will take place tonight at the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex. The debate will feature the leaders of the political forces that  accepted the invitation:

ArmInfo.  Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan has been placed under house arrest. This decision was made by the Court of Appeals, which partially granted a motion filed by defense attorney Hovhannes Khudoyan.

ArmInfo. As part of ongoing criminal proceedings initiated by the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia, a criminal case has been launched against 37 individuals for assisting A.A. (Ed.: Alik Aleksanyan, a board  member of the "Strong Armenia" party) in financially inciting  numerous citizens to participate in rallies during 2025–2026, as well  as for large-scale money laundering. This was reported by the  Investigative Committee.

ArmInfo. Former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan, leader of the "Armenia" alliance, has acknowledged that his political bloc is approaching the upcoming parliamentary elections backed by a clear awareness of past mistakes alongside its record of past achievements. Kocharyan made the remarks in a video address published on his Facebook page ahead of the  national elections scheduled for June 7, 2026. 

ArmInfo. Europe stands in solidarity with Armenia in the face of the economic coercion by Russia, as stated by EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Koss in her post on X.