Armenia-Russia Tensions: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says Putin didn’t congratulate him after his re-election and warns unresolved export restrictions could be “the beginning of the end” of the EAEU, while insisting Armenia won’t leave the bloc without its own decision-making. Energy & Trade: Armenia is expanding its gas-for-electricity cooperation with Iran, with talks on increasing volumes once a new power transmission line is completed. Politics & Governance: Civil Contract’s executive board has nominated candidates for National Assembly committee chairs, while Strong Armenia’s Rubinyan is accused of restricting media work inside parliament. Legal & Elections: Anti-corruption authorities detained ARF Dashnaktsutyun candidate Ara Nakhshkaryan in an alleged vote-buying case; prosecutors also seek to confiscate major assets tied to Prosperous Armenia leader Gagik Tsarukyan. Culture & Heritage: Armenia was elected vice-chair of UNESCO’s 2027 World Heritage Committee session, and a displaced Artsakh child’s painting was carried to Mount Ararat after being removed from an exhibition. Economy Outlook: Moody’s lifted Armenia’s outlook to positive; the World Bank cut its 2026 growth forecast to 5.3% amid Middle East uncertainty. Sports & Society: A student’s “We are Our Mountains” artwork journey and a Sevan amateur cycling tour funded from the state reserve highlight culture and community life.