EU-Russia Balancing Act: Russia’s MFA spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Armenia treats ties with Moscow as a “financial tool” to fund a European reorientation, while also warning that EAEU partners want Yerevan to clarify its EU vs EAEU path via a referendum. Telecom & Connectivity: Telecom Armenia and AzerTelecom signed a deal for commercial internet transit, with experts flagging potential risks to Armenian traffic and concerns about monitoring and route dependence. EU Support for Armenia: The EU announced €34m in emergency assistance for Armenia following summit commitments, with additional funding tied to reforms. Yerevan Development Rules: The Yerevan mayor says a new development law will bring stricter penalties for construction violations, alongside expected tax breaks for compliant developers. Casino License Revoked: Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan invalidated the Shangri La casino license (Onira Club LLC) over discrepancies in gaming machine reporting. Constitutional Court Moves: The Constitutional Court appointed a rapporteur judge for political forces challenging June 7 election results, while removing two judges from hearing parts of the case. Trade & Exports: Armenia exported about 800 tons of fruits and vegetables and several tons of flowers from June 19–21, as Russia’s quarantine-related import restrictions on Armenian goods remain in force. IMF-WB Talks: Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan and Central Bank chief Martin Galstyan met IMF and World Bank officials on stability, growth, and digital transformation.