Armenia-US Pivot: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Yerevan visit is being framed by experts as Washington backing Armenia’s westward course ahead of the June 7 vote, with analysts warning it could further weaken Russia’s leverage in the South Caucasus. Russian Pressure: Moscow recalled its ambassador to Armenia for “urgent consultations,” citing harm to Eurasian cooperation, while the Russia-led bloc escalated threats of economic fallout tied to Armenia’s EU path. Elections Under Fire: Claims of possible “imported voters” and alleged plans to move 100,000 Armenians to influence the vote are circulating, alongside accusations of voter intimidation and campaign violations. EU vs EAEU Referendum Push: CIS chief Lebedev and EAEU leaders renewed calls for Armenia to hold a referendum on choosing the EU or staying in the EAEU. Education & Tech: Armenia launched ChatGPT Edu via a cooperation memo with OpenAI and Firebird, aiming to give 50,000 students, teachers, and researchers AI access nationwide. Regional Social Services: An Armenian expert says authorities plan to “optimize” regional schools and hospitals after the June elections, echoing concerns raised after Artsakh’s losses. Military Signaling: Republic Day’s parade showcased upgraded and foreign-made systems, with critics calling it pre-election messaging.