Government Reshuffle: Nikol Pashinyan says Armenia’s cabinet will resign on Sunday, with the new National Assembly set to hold its first session on Aug. 2 and a new government to follow. Russia Tensions: Pashinyan pushes back on Lukashenko’s claim that “nobody needs Armenia,” arguing Yerevan seeks alternatives and rejects Moscow’s demand for “exclusive” ties; Russia’s economic side says comparable gas prices outside the EAEU are unlikely. Legal Pressure on Investors: A Belarusian-Russian dual citizen, Nikolay Vinitsky, has notified Armenia of an investment dispute and plans to seek arbitration over actions tied to several Tsarukyan-linked enterprises. Economy Watch: Moody’s upgraded Armenia’s sovereign outlook to positive, citing lower geopolitical risk and growth expectations of about 5–5.5% for 2026–27; the World Bank also flags a slowdown toward ~5.3% growth in 2026. Border & Trade Infrastructure: The government approved EBRD-backed grants for customs and logistics centers in Yerevan and Syunik. Public Services: Armenia plans a new biometric ID system launch in fall 2026, starting with 14 service centers. Culture & Heritage: A carpet museum is set to open in Garni after a donation agreement; Areni-1 cave artifacts are moving toward a dedicated museum. Health & Society: An asthma clinic inside a salt mine faces funding uncertainty after Armenia withdrew state support.