The restrictions on the supply of Armenian agricultural products to Russia are not related to politics, but to the lack of effective quality control among producers, said the head of the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor), Sergey Dankvert.   Earlier, Rosselkhoznadzor announced that starting June 12, it would restrict the import…

Reuters.  U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (June 16) that Russia should make a peace deal with Ukraine, adding that he would do what he could to end the war after meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Group of Seven leaders at a summit in France.   Trump arrived at the June 15-17 G7…

Reuters. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday (June 15) welcomed a deal between the United States and Iran to end the war, but warned against provocations by Israel until the deal is signed.   “We are very pleased, on behalf of our region and all humanity, with the agreement reached with our contributions as well,”…

The deal, which US President Donald Trump and Iranian officials say is expected to be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday, has been greeted with relief across capitals concerned about regional stability, global energy supplies and the risk of a wider Middle East conflict.   Among the first senior leaders to respond was Ursula von…

A prominent Ukrainian monastery complex in the heart of Kyiv was set on fire following a massive Russian attack overnight into Monday that killed at least four people and wounded more than a dozen in the capital, according to local authorities.   Images showed flames billowing from the UNESCO-listed Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, which traces its…

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz ​Sharif said that the United States and ​Iran have ​agreed to a framework ⁠for a ​peace deal, with the final text of the agreement reached, DW reports.   Pakistan is now preparing for an electronic ​signing ​expected ⁠within the next 24 ​hours followed by ​technical-level ⁠talks next week, Sharif added.   …

Mr. Zhirayr Ananyan, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia to the UN, participated in the UN Security Council Open Debate within the Colombian Presidency titled «Advancing Political Solutions in the Middle East: Mediation and Dialogue for Lasting Peace» held on 11 June 2026.   Stating that the Armenian side is alarmed by the…

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, expected to be concluded in Islamabad, has never been closer to completion than it is now.   Araghchi made the remarks on his Telegram channel, assuring that all details of the Islamabad memorandum would be disclosed…

Reuters. President Donald Trump said on Thursday (June 11) the United States would hit Iran with ‘bigger, more powerful’ bombs after strikes by both sides in the Gulf undermined a shaky ceasefire.   Iranian sources and Western officials said indirect U.S.-Iranian talks on a preliminary peace deal had intensified. But a worsening of hostilities this…

Reuters. Police in Northern Ireland’s Belfast donned riot gear and advanced along a road in specialist vehicles as smoke billowed behind them on Wednesday evening (June 10).   Police also clashed with protesters for a second night on Wednesday, deploying water cannon and armoured vehicles against a few dozen young men hurling bricks and fireworks…

Pope Leo visited one of Spain’s largest ​penitentiaries, becoming the first ​pope to visit a ⁠prison in the country, Reuters reports.   The pope, an advocate for the rights of prisoners, urged the inmates at Brians 1 to make amends for their crimes and commit to living ​better lives.   Leo said a person’s past…

The threat from Hezbollah’s drones has aroused concern in Israel and represents a considerable challenge for the IDF in protecting its ground forces and settlements on the northern border. In addition to the Iron Beam laser interception system from Rafael that was delivered to the army five months ago, “Globes” now reveals another Israeli laser…

Mushegh Hovsepyan of Armenia has been elected to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) from among 15 candidates. His election marks the first time that an Armenian expert will serve on the Committee, according to a press release from Armenia’s Permanent Mission to the UN. “Armenia remains committed to advancing…

Reuters. U.S. President Donald Trump spoke to reporters at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Airport early on Tuesday (June 9) morning, after attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, where he received a mixed reception from fans.    Trump said negotiations with Iran were ongoing and suggested progress…

Another shipment from Russia to Armenia will be carried out via transit through Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijani media reported.   Twelve wagons of fertilizer weighing 828 tons and six wagons of anthracite (coal) weighing 414 tons will be sent from Bilajari station to Boyuk Kesik today, according to the report.   Since transit shipments began, more…

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the Civil Contract party on their victory in the Armenian parliamentary elections.   “We congratulate the PM of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and the Civil Contract Party on the victory in the Armenian parliamentary elections.   PM Pashinyan has demonstrated leadership by advancing his country…

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland Elina Valtonen has congratulated the Armenian people on successful elections and highlighted the record-high voter turnout.   “Congratulations to the people of Armenia for successful parliamentary elections. Results and record high voter turnout indicate a peaceful and democratic future for Armenians,” Valtonen said in a post on X. Նյութերը…

Protesters outside a ballot-counting site in South Korea on Saturday rallied for a second day, demanding a re-run ​of local elections held earlier this week, Reuters reports.   Around 10,000 citizens were ‌estimated to have gathered at the SK Olympic Handball Stadium as of 5:30 p.m. (0830 GMT), where votes were counted from Wednesday’s elections…

Relations between countries should develop according to the principle that “it takes two to tango,” but the United States does not want this yet. However, Moscow remains patient and will respond in kind once Washington is ready for the genuine restoration of relations, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stressed in an interview with the China Media…

Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov has said that he is in touch with US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, and the process of bringing them to Russia again is ongoing.   “I have no comment on these contacts except to say that I maintain them,” he told journalists on the sidelines of the St….

Moscow has brought 185 Russian service members back from the Kiev-controlled territory, handing 185 Ukrainian captives over to Kiev, the Russian Defense Ministry said.   TASS has gathered the key information about the prisoner swap. A total of 185 Russian service members were brought back from the territory controlled by the Kiev regime on June…

Reuters/CCTV. Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday strongly condemned overnight U.S. attacks on an Iranian oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz and a communications tower on the southern Qeshm Island, describing them as acts of aggression and a violation of international law.   In a statement, the ministry said the strikes flagrantly violated an April…

The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned TRIPP route at the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee on the FY27 Department of State Budget Request.    “Armenia and Azerbaijan-that conflict ended.  Not only did it end, but it ended with an agreement that I signed the MOU on yesterday, creating a new prosperity route, the…

They went to war together against Iran, but Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu’s relationship is under strain after the US president reportedly called the Israeli premier “crazy,” Al Monitor reports.   Trump unleashed a profane tirade over the phone at Netanyahu over Israel’s threats to bomb the Lebanese capital Beirut, fearing it would undermine talks with…

Extreme heat arrived before summer, causing a record 101 deaths in May. Health authorities warn that health risks rise with every degree above alert thresholds, Euronews reports.   Unusually high temperatures recorded during the month of May have already led to a record number of heat-related deaths in Spain, even before the start of the…

Reuters. Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter and Lebanese Ambassador to the United States Nada Hamadeh met at the State Department on Tuesday (June 2) amid escalating tensions between the two neighbors who have been engaged in a three month war.   Israel kept up strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday, pressing its…

Ukraine says its long-range strikes continue to hit Russian military logistics and oil infrastructure across occupied territories, said Volodymyr Zelenskiy in his evening address. According to President, Ukrainian forces have already struck 15 Russian oil refineries since the beginning of the year, causing fuel shortages in Crimea and other occupied regions.   Kyiv also claims…

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to host the leaders of five major European powers in Berlin later this month to coordinate a strategy ahead of the NATO summit and ease growing tensions with US President Donald Trump, Bloomberg reported on Monday, June 1.   According to Bloomberg, the leaders of Germany, France, the United Kingdom,…

“It is clear that the timing is not coincidental. Russia is seeking to damage Armenia’s economy and influence the outcome of the parliamentary elections. We support Armenia’s democratic stability, including in the face of hybrid threats, external information manipulation and interference, as well as attempts to undermine trust in democratic institutions,” EU Foreign Service Spokesperson…

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin sent birthday greetings to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who turned 51 on June 1.   “Please accept my sincere congratulations on the occasion of your birthday,” Putin said in a letter addressed to Pashinyan and published by the Kremlin. “Relations between our countries and peoples have traditionally been friendly, and…