India-Armenia Defence: India’s Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh arrived in Yerevan for a two-day visit to deepen bilateral defence and strategic cooperation, meeting Armenian defence officials and planning talks with Armenia’s leadership. EU Visa Liberalization: Armenia says it has completed 41 of 72 reforms under the EU Visa Liberalization Action Plan, with further work ongoing and EU assessment missions expected later in 2026. Energy & Transit Options: Armenia is weighing alternative energy and transit routes as it looks to reduce long-term dependence on Russian gas, with discussions touching Iran supplies and broader connectivity plans linked to TRIPP. EU vs EAEU Balancing: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan reiterated Armenia needs both the EU and EAEU “equally” until a clear alternative emerges, while keeping EU membership tied to a future referendum. Armenian Church Stand-off: The World Council of Churches backed the Armenian Apostolic Church amid its dispute with the government, warning against “undue interference” in internal church matters. Armenia-Ukraine Dialogue: Pashinyan spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with both sides stressing closer cooperation and “more constructive” ties. Parliament & Politics: Reports highlight early patterns in Armenia’s new parliament, including how ruling and opposition deputies use the dining hall differently during breaks.