EU vs EAEU Tension: In Bishkek, Putin pressed Nikol Pashinyan to decide on EU accession, warning that starting the EU process is effectively a move away from the EAEU and could disrupt trade links—Pashinyan replied that the issue isn’t “ripe” yet and said Armenia wants to deepen ties with Russia. Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace & TRIPP: Pashinyan and Ilham Aliyev met again on the SCO sidelines, focusing on TRIPP implementation, border delimitation work, and connectivity that could turn the post-war agenda into practical projects. Russia-CSTO Border Dispute: Putin said CSTO coverage for “certain border sections” is not backed by signed delimitation documents, calling for expert assessment of where the border runs. Domestic Legal Pressure: Armenia opened new charges against former Finance Minister Gagik Khachatryan; his lawyers say legal remedies are exhausted and allege mistreatment during detention. Regional Life & Education: Armenia marked Knowledge Day as about 415,000 children returned to school, with the academic year framed as a “Year of Reading.” Culture & Youth: TUMO Camp 2026 in Armenia drew 200+ teenagers from 15 countries, including children from border communities and displaced Artsakh families. Diplomacy Beyond the Region: Armenia and Pakistan moved ahead on ties after Mirzoyan met Ishaq Dar, while Pashinyan also sent congratulations to Uzbekistan and Slovakia.