AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRussia-Armenia Tensions: Dmitry Medvedev says Nikol Pashinyan has chosen a path of severing ties with Moscow, warning Armenia could lose access to the Russian market and the EAEU. Trade Curbs: Rospotrebnadzor has suspended sales of multiple Armenian alcohol brands in Russia, adding to earlier restrictions on flowers and mineral water. Election Shadow: Artur Osipyan’s arrest and pre-trial detention drew sharp protest and is being framed as a blow to trust ahead of June 7 elections. Diplomacy Watch: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Armenia on May 26 for talks with Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and planned bilateral documents. Regional Connectivity: Pashinyan says the Akhalkalaki–Kars rail link is open for Armenian exports and imports, with more routes expected under TRIPP. EU Path: Pashinyan reiterates visa liberalization with the EU within two years. Public Safety: Armenia’s Interior Ministry warns of ongoing phishing scams targeting iPhone users via iMessage.
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