I believe that Armenia, as a sovereign country, is entitled to conduct a balanced policy,” Simonyan stated.

“There’s no doubt about the fraternity between Pashinyan and Aliyev,” the statement emphasizes.

Russia is willing to send observers to Armenia’s 2026 elections if invited, reaffirming its interest in stronger regional and bilateral relations.

Both parties highlighted the crucial role of parliamentary ties in strengthening bilateral relations.

The defense team has asked the court to summon Armenia’s top law enforcement officials for questioning.

Armenia’s Defense Ministry and the ICRC reviewed progress on current humanitarian programs and pledged to expand cooperation.

The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin has denounced the sentencing of Artsakh’s former leaders as politically motivated and unjust.

“My friend, political prisoner Khachik Galstyan, will remain in detention,” Babayan wrote.

Aram Sargsyan believes Baku will eventually release Armenian detainees, except Vardanyan, after a peace agreement is signed.

“There are political prisoners in Armenia. They meet the criteria defined by PACE Resolution 1900 of 2012,” said Elinar Vardanyan.

Diana Gasparyan, facing criminal charges, says she remains in the ruling party and will speak out in due time.

A police officer seen beating a citizen in a viral video has been arrested and charged with torture under Armenia’s Criminal Code.

Mane Tandilyan condemned the verdicts handed down to Artsakh leaders in Baku as illegitimate and politically driven.

Pope Leo XIV lauds Armenian PM, Azerbaijani President, and Afghan rights advocate for promoting human fraternity amid global division.

Russia says EU accession contradicts Armenia’s EAEU obligations but will respect Yerevan’s sovereign decision on the matter.

Armenian Parliament Speaker said Armenia remains committed to cooperation with Russia and has no plans to exit the EAEU.

The government plans tax law updates to simplify VAT and profit tax processes and minimize administrative disputes for businesses.

Ambassador Paruyr Hovhannisyan stressed that reforms within the UN must lead to practical outcomes aligned with national priorities.

Inter Milan is considering offering Henrikh Mkhitaryan a short-term contract extension as his current deal nears its end.

“There is no other option, either we are reborn, or we perish,” he said in a phone conversation with his wife.

“Those who oppose this government end up imprisoned. The international community must clearly assess this situation,” Danielyan said.

The amount available under the certificate will be calculated based on the current market price of an 80-square-meter property in Yerevan.

India’s top military official visits Armenia to explore defense cooperation and military education opportunities.

Supporters of the Armenian Apostolic Church will gather in Tbilisi on February 8 amid growing tension with Armenia’s current government.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance will travel to Armenia and Azerbaijan following the Winter Olympics opening.

Mkrtchyan noted that modern Armenia is a secular state where all citizens are equal before the law, regardless of religious affiliation.

“Remaining silent about the injustice we are witnessing is equal to complicity in a crime,” Derzyan declared.

“These efforts will include a feasibility study and the development of proposals related to railway and other infrastructure design,” the statement reads.

Baku’s military court has sentenced Madat Babayan and Melikset Pashayan to 19 years in prison in politically charged trials.

Armenia faced more new applications at the European Court of Human Rights in 2025, with most rulings confirming rights violations.