EAEU Talks & Russia Link: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told Russian PM Mikhail Mishustin Armenia wants EAEU participation and the treaty’s mechanisms to work “in a planned mode,” while also aiming to resolve “problematic issues” in bilateral ties after Moscow’s recent trade restrictions. EU Trade Push: EU trade specialists are set to visit Armenia to help producers find buyers, alongside EU plans for autonomous measures that could make nearly 80% of Armenian exports tariff-free, with extra support packages. Innoprom Industrial Agenda: Pashinyan used Innoprom to stress AI-driven, knowledge-intensive industry growth, while Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan highlighted EAEU industrial cooperation talks. Energy Outlook: Rosatom says Armenia may need a large or medium-capacity nuclear plant to cover a potential future 1 GW capacity deficit, with model selection expected by end-2027. Inflation Watch: Armenia’s annual inflation accelerated to 5.1% in June, driven mainly by faster food price growth. Legal & Business Pressure: Authorities launched raids tied to Prosperous Armenia leader Gagik Tsarukyan and sealed parts of Ararat Cement operations; separately, an Anti-Corruption Court ordered confiscation of Serzh Sargsyan assets worth about AMD 630M. Public Works: Government approved a $650m Yerevan infrastructure package including Ajapnyak metro station construction and metro modernization. Trade Snapshot: Armenia’s Jan–May 2026 trade turnover slipped 0.1% to about $7.9bn, with Russia still the top partner and China/Iran among the top three. Travel Facilitation: Armenia extended visa-free entry for eligible GCC travellers until July 1, 2027.