EU Mission Update: EUMA’s head of mission, Satu Koivu, joined a patrol in Gegharkunik to assess conditions on the ground and discuss developments. Biodiversity at COP17: The UN warns countries are slipping behind nature-protection pledges ahead of Armenia’s October COP17, stressing the real-world risks to food, water, health, and extreme-weather resilience. Foreign Policy Shift: Armenia’s new 2026–2031 programme reframes ties with Russia, downgrading “strategic” language while keeping a “balanced and balancing” approach and pushing peace institutionalization with Azerbaijan. Government Program & Economy: The state forecasts slower growth to 2031 (about 6% annually), with poverty reduction less ambitious than before, while GDP per capita and Q2 GDP figures show continued momentum. Construction Oversight: Armenia will introduce a single electronic system to connect construction stakeholders and tighten quality control. Politics & Courts: Opposition MP Liana Manukyan was elected chair of a key National Assembly committee; meanwhile, an oppositionist Aregnaz Manukyan’s ban on communication with close relatives has been lifted. Regional Peace & Trade: Pashinyan says exports to Azerbaijan could start soon as Armenia and Baku move on practical steps. Humanitarian/Prisoners: Armenia asks a neutral third country to organize consular visits to Armenian detainees in Baku, while talks with the ICRC continue. Cyber & Security: Google reports Russia-linked espionage clusters abusing authentication tools to target researchers and officials.