“I am not a Russian citizen. Apart from Armenian citizenship, I have never had any other citizenship,” he said.

Armenian and Lithuanian officials discussed strategic cooperation, resilience initiatives, and opportunities for expanding collaboration.

Armenian Church leaders voiced concern over alleged pressure tactics, political hostility, and restrictions ahead of elections.

Police searches at 15 Yerevan addresses uncovered large quantities of suspected narcotics, hunting rifles and related evidence.

The winner of the 21-kilometer race will receive the main prize — a vacation gift card for the Dream Park resort in Stepanavan.

Armenian and Lithuanian officials discussed bilateral relations and progress in Armenia’s dialogue with the EU on visa liberalization.

He dismissed The Insider report as politically motivated and denied claims linked to an alleged FSB reference in his records.

Russian Deputy Prime Minister said Armenia’s future role in the Eurasian Economic Union will be discussed in Astana on May 29.

Robert Kocharyan said Armenian authorities are not actively pursuing the return of detained Artsakh leaders held in Azerbaijani prisons.

The International Commission of Jurists said trials of Armenians in Baku fail to meet international fair trial standards and lack transparency.

“This man demonstrated through his behavior that he has obvious and apparent signs of mental disorder,” Kocharyan said.

Osipyan was detained on May 18 following an argument with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during a Civil Contract party campaign event.

The Insider reported that Samvel Karapetyan’s passport records listed an FSB information center as his workplace in 1999.

Supporters of the Strong Armenia party were reportedly detained during early morning investigative actions.

Samvel Karapetyan dismissed espionage accusations and accused Pashinyan of making inconsistent statements during the campaign.

Armenian and French representatives signed a cooperation memorandum on disaster prevention and emergency response.

Edmon Marukyan said the Academic City project should be scrapped, describing the site as surrounded by mines, dust and foul odors.

“Let’s not pay attention, the Kaluga oligarch gives 200,000 and sends them,” Pashinyan said.

Armenia and Lithuania signed a strategic partnership document during Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys’ official visit to Yerevan.

Arman Tatoyan said he will send evidence of alleged Azerbaijani interference in Armenia’s elections to the EU delegation in Yerevan.

The Foreign Minister said Armenia does not seek confrontation with Russia and remains committed to constructive partnership.

Extensive work has already been carried out within the framework of the project to analyze border-crossing processes and assess needs.

The Hayastan alliance urged diplomats and observers to address constitutional violations and rising political pressure ahead of elections.

Azerbaijan’s ambassador to Turkey said Armenia would amend its constitution after the June 7 elections.

Aram Manukyan said the Independence Declaration is Armenia’s “birth certificate” and contains no territorial claims against other states.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys arrived in Yerevan for official talks with Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan.

Armenia’s Appeals Court upheld the sentence against a police major in the fatal crash that killed pregnant woman Sona Mnatsakanyan.

Karen Sargsyan claimed European sambo gold after edging Georgian opponent Vakhtangi Chidrashvili in the final.

Authorities imposed preventive measures on ten detainees after clashes disrupted ruling party campaigning in Lori province.

Armenian authorities pledged full support for CIS election observers and emphasized transparency and impartiality ahead of elections.