Armenia–France Pivot: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met Emmanuel Macron in Paris, with both sides flagging space cooperation, economic ties, and progress on the Bargushat Tunnel for the North–South highway. Russia Base Costs: Armenia says it may raise the fee for Russia’s 102nd base in Gyumri if Russian gas prices rise, as Yerevan weighs security and economic risks. EU Diplomacy in Motion: EU South Caucasus envoy Magdalena Grono is set to travel to Yerevan after consultations in Azerbaijan, focusing on the peace process and humanitarian legacies. Border Delimitation: Azerbaijan and Armenia agreed delimitation will resume from the northern section near the Armenia–Azerbaijan–Georgia intersection, handled by their state commissions. TRIPP Delay: Azerbaijan’s foreign minister says the TRIPP corridor won’t start until 2027, pushing back a key logistics link tied to the peace deal. Cultural Heritage Alarm: Karabakh activists accuse Azerbaijan of “cultural genocide,” criticizing diplomat visits to Shusha as legitimizing destruction of Armenian heritage. Sports & Culture: Italian cyclist Simone Raccani won the Tour of Armenia overall, while BKMA’s new kits spotlight Armenian medieval Notrgir lettering for players’ names. New Diplomatic Step: Pakistan appointed its first ambassador to Armenia, Shafqat Ali Khan, marking a milestone after ties were normalized in 2025.