Anti-Corruption Crackdown: Armenia’s anti-corruption court remanded former President Robert Kocharyan in custody for two months on bribery and money-laundering allegations, with his son and other figures also detained in a wider probe tied to alleged undervalued state asset transfers. EU vs. EAEU Tensions: Russian officials warned Armenia that pursuing EU membership while staying in the Eurasian Economic Union could undermine relations with EAEU partners, as Yerevan pushes ahead with its European path. TRIPP Diplomacy: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian confirmed talks on Kazakhstan’s possible role in the “Trump Route” TRIPP, while also urging Russia to sell Armenia’s railway concession rights to a third party acceptable to both sides. Regional Energy Talks: Armenia is discussing electricity import options, including from Azerbaijan, and energy authorities met in Lachin to explore cross-border power trade and grid connections. COP17 Push: Pashinian invited Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidze to the COP17 Leaders’ Summit in Yerevan in October, and Georgia confirmed his participation. Business & Economy: ML FASHION LLC’s AMD 500 million bonds were listed on the Armenia Securities Exchange, signaling more corporate access to capital markets. Culture & Community: Armenia’s pavilion at the Venice Biennale opened with Zadik Zadikian’s “The Studio,” while the Armenia Artsakh Fund reported $17.2 million in medicines delivered to Armenia in the first eight months of 2026.