Elections & State Pressure: Ahead of Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary vote, officials say citizens returning from Russia to vote will be sent to mandatory 25-day military reserve training camps, with noncompliance facing criminal liability—framed as a response to alleged vote-buying and foreign influence. EU Support vs. Russian Pushback: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says Armenia will receive €50m in economic support due to Russia-linked trade pressure; Russia’s deputy PM Alexey Overchuk dismisses the package as too small and calls import curbs “routine.” Inflation Watch: Armenia’s annual inflation eased to 4.2% in May, with slower food and services price growth. Real Estate: Central Bank chief Martin Galstyan says the previously flagged risk of a 30% real estate price correction has not materialized, suggesting any adjustment would be moderate. Trade Disruption: Russia is expanding phytosanitary restrictions on Armenian agricultural exports, with Moscow also signaling it may shift some import contracts to Azerbaijan. Legal & Business: Prosecutors ask an Administrative Court to void the 2002 privatization of Ararat Cement, citing alleged tender and procedure violations. TRIPP & U.S. Ties: Armenia and the U.S. released the TRIPP implementation framework, aiming to operationalize transit connectivity through Armenia. Digital Economy: A licensed online gaming scheme was reportedly uncovered in Yerevan, with damages estimated at 2.4bn drams.