Armenia-US Defense Ties: A senior U.S. defense official, Andrew Loomis, visited Yerevan for talks on Armenia’s military reforms, including plans to align uniforms with NATO standards and to expand joint exercises and training. Peace Dividend at the Pump: Armenia is benefiting from fuel imports from Azerbaijan, with officials saying it helped keep local prices steadier than global markets. Anti-Corruption Crackdown: Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Committee detained the brother of former PM Hovik Abrahamyan, after he reportedly gave testimony and reimbursed alleged damage; authorities imposed a travel ban. Artsakh Anniversary Politics: Opposition figures and Artsakh officials marked three years since the 2023 aggression, renewing calls for the safe, collective return of Artsakh Armenians and the release of prisoners, while debating possible village transfers like Tigranashen/Kyarki. International Courts & Prisoners: Armenia says Azerbaijan’s submissions to the ECHR on Armenian prisoners were incomplete, including missing photos of detainees’ condition. Russia Election Fallout: Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin canceled an Armenia trip after a warning of a physical threat, as Russia’s State Duma vote runs through Sept. 20. Regional Diplomacy: Armenia met EU-linked ambassadors (Sweden, Netherlands, Belgium) on visa liberalization and deepening cooperation.