Elections & Foreign Pressure: With Armenia’s June 7 vote days away, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers Washington isn’t trying to undermine Yerevan’s sovereignty, while Russia warns it could cut “cheap” gas and tighten pressure if Armenia keeps moving toward the EU. Energy & Trade: Armenia’s gas metering rules for non-residential consumers are being updated to improve transparency and reduce disputes, as Russia’s import bans on Armenian goods continue to squeeze exporters. EU vs EAEU Politics: EU officials are reportedly increasing support for Yerevan amid Moscow’s restrictions, while Armenia’s leadership rejects an EU membership referendum for now and says it will handle trade issues through EAEU mechanisms. Defense & Tech Push: At the RISE 2026 forum in Yerevan, officials stressed mining’s role in tech and defense supply chains and said Armenia wants a bigger place on the global military-industrial map, alongside plans to expand defense exports. Agriculture Support: The government is set to adopt export subsidies for greenhouse products, aiming to help farmers shift beyond Russian demand. Voting Rights Clarified: Armenia’s Interior Ministry says only Armenian citizens can vote in national elections, after court decisions overturned claims that displaced people could be added without citizenship. Business & Normalization: Türkiye and Armenia business leaders met in Kars as normalization efforts continue, including steps toward direct trade.