US-Armenia Politics: Donald Trump gave “complete and total” backing to Nikol Pashinyan ahead of Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary elections, praising him as a “great friend” and tying support to the TRIPP corridor and a broader push for US-Armenia cooperation. EAEU vs EU: Pashinyan doubled down that Armenia will not leave the EAEU, warning that talk of exit “digs the grave” of the bloc, while also saying the public will choose between EAEU and EU when the time comes. Energy Pressure from Moscow: Russia warned it could suspend or terminate discounted gas, oil products, and rough diamond supplies if Armenia continues EU accession steps, with Zakharova confirming a formal letter and Yerevan saying it is still awaiting written requests. TRIPP and Alternatives: At a pre-election rally, Pashinyan said Armenia will build alternatives—east-west rail, the Akhalkalaki-Kars line, and a gas pipeline passing through Armenia—framing TRIPP as part of a “crossroads of peace” strategy. Domestic Policy: The government approved changes to reinstate driving licenses via a new probation model, and introduced a certification-based salary system for museum staff. Election Integrity: The Fair Vote mission reported repeated administrative abuse by the ruling Civil Contract party during the campaign. Artsakh Legal Fight: Artsakh’s NA speaker said the Artsakh Representative Office building cannot be used for “political bargaining” after a court move invalidated its registration.