Russian Base & Security Debate: PM Nikol Pashinyan said Armenia would not object if Russia withdraws the 102nd base, arguing it adds nothing to Armenia’s security after the 2022 events, while Russia’s Sergei Shoigu warned Yerevan’s EU path will have “objective consequences” and called treatment of Russian-invested firms a “raider takeover.” Peace Process & “Western Azerbaijan”: Pashinyan also warned that the “Western Azerbaijan” discourse is a serious security threat, as Azerbaijan and the Western Azerbaijan Community criticized Armenia’s “hysteria” over diplomats’ Karabakh visit and renewed disputes over cultural heritage. Artsakh Diplomacy Fallout: Reports say Azerbaijani authorities hosted a large diplomatic tour of occupied Artsakh and East Zangezur, including visits to Gandzasar and Dadivank, triggering protests and accusations of cultural erasure. Domestic Politics & Courts: An Armenian court extended former MP Martun Grigoryan’s detention by three months in an alleged vote-buying case; separately, the government approved higher salaries for top officials and judges’ pay adjustments. Earthquake: A 2.8-magnitude quake hit Gegharkunik near Shoghakat, with tremors felt in nearby villages. Culture & Heritage: New York-based artist Adam Torcomian showcased “Julfa,” linking Armenian heritage destruction to broader patterns of erasure.