Opposition arrests and bloc leadership emerge in Armenia following recent elections.

The entities involved

• Armenia →

  sovereign state in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia

  • The European Commission has initiated economic support measures for Armenia, including funding transfers, trade program development, and import restrictions.Mon 17:26
  • Armenian elections bolster pro-EU trajectory, prompting Russian opposition and EU counter-pressure against Moscow's economic tactics.Mon 17:00
• Samvel Karapetyan →

  Russian billionaire

  • Political rivalry between leading figures in Armenia has escalated, leading to accusations of foreign ties during the ongoing electoral campaign.Fri 13:46
• Avetik Chalabyan →

  Armenian management consultant, social entrepreneur, and public figure

  Nothing else this week.

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