Grigor Hakobyan says connecting the two countries’ railway networks would give Armenia access to southern seas and diversify Iran’s trade routes to Europe
A senior Russian diplomat said Yerevan's assurances on the safety of Russian investments do not match the situation on the ground.
A senior Russian diplomat said Yerevan's move to take over the power distribution firm appears politically motivated rather than justified on the grounds cited by Armenian authorities.
A representative linked to Electric Networks of Armenia says Yerevan’s attitude toward Russian business was made clear by Russian Security Council chief Sergey Shoigu.
A Russian Security Council official claims Armenia is pressuring Russian asset owners to sell their holdings.
Sergey Shoigu says justifications for the takeover of Russian assets in Armenia are 'frankly ridiculous,' according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan called the railway concession issue "very sensitive," saying Armenia should be able to manage its own property as it sees fit.
Sergey Shoigu commented on Western involvement in the South Caucasus and the situation in Armenia, according to Russian state news agency TASS.
Sergey Shoigu says Western nations are openly seeking to influence political developments in the two South Caucasus states, according to TASS.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu accused Armenia of pursuing an unfriendly policy and applying double standards toward Russian-linked companies, according to Russian state media.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow does not intend to prevent Yerevan from choosing its own partners, according to TASS.
Russia's foreign minister argued Yerevan is unlikely to join the European Union, citing the long-stalled bids of Turkey and Serbia.
Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova described Russia's military base in Gyumri as a "pillar" of regional security architecture, according to TASS.
The appointment marks a milestone in Pakistan-Armenia relations, following the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries in 2025.