Pashinyan Asks Putin to Lift Russian Trade Restrictions, Says They Violate EAEU Rules
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to intervene over restrictions on Armenian exports to Russia during a phone call Monday, as the two leaders also discussed Armenia's increasingly debated path toward possible European Union membership. According to the Armenian government, Pashinyan said the trade restrictions imposed on Armenian products entering the Russian market violate both bilateral agreements and the rules of the Russian-led
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Two Armenian Wrestlers Reach U17 World Championship Semifinals in Baku
Photo Credit: United World Wrestling Armenia opened the U17 World Wrestling Championships in Baku with two Greco-Roman wrestlers advancing to the semifinals — a strong start for the national team at a tournament that has attracted unusual international attention beyond the competition itself. The championships come during ongoing concerns over the safety of Armenian athletes competing in Azerbaijan. Earlier this month, Armenian-American wrestler Galoust Gregory Torosian, who
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Jerusalem Armenian Patriarchate Accuses Azerbaijan of Influencing Israeli Vote on Armenian Genocide Recognition
The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem has accused Azerbaijan of influencing Israel’s decision to remove a proposed resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide from the Knesset’s voting agenda, calling the development a troubling sign of foreign interference in Israel’s democratic process. In a statement released on July 26, the Patriarchate said it was deeply disappointed that the measure was withdrawn before lawmakers could vote on it. The Church warned that allowing an ou
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Family of Armenian POW Loses All Contact for Over a Month After Health Collapse, Lawyer Urges Azerbaijan to Respect Basic Human Rights
The family of an Armenian prisoner held in Azerbaijan says it fears for his life after losing all contact with him for more than a month, following reports that his health has sharply deteriorated. Ludwig Mkrtchyan, 56, has been imprisoned in Baku for nearly six years. His attorney, Lusiana Minasyan, is urging Azerbaijani authorities and President Ilham Aliyev to immediately allow him to speak with his family, saying even a single phone call is a basic humanitarian measure. A
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