EU Aid & Export Push: EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen pledged over €50m in immediate assistance to Armenia after Russia expanded restrictions on agri-food exports, calling it “economic coercion,” with support aimed at easing trade and backing floriculture; a first shipment of 10,000 Armenian flowers is set for Latvia, while talks continue for Latvia and the Netherlands. Agriculture Compensation: Armenia’s government approved measures to compensate exporters’ customs duties and to subsidize fresh greenhouse produce and flowers shipped to the EU, UK and Canada, as Russia’s phytosanitary bans hit volumes. Water & Farming Investment: Armenia will receive a €12m AFD grant for the WAIDA program to modernize irrigation and drinking water infrastructure, including Syunik communities. TRIPP Deal Moves Forward: The U.S. DFC board approved the creation of the TRIPP Development Company under a $2.5bn strategic investment package, and Armenia and the U.S. completed the TRIPP framework signing process. Defense Industry Focus: At RISE 2026, Armenia’s military-industrial committee said it will work with the General Staff to map urgent needs and push manufacturers toward specialized niches, aiming to grow defense exports. Infrastructure Spending: The government approved about $18m for 2026 road repairs and construction across multiple regions. EAEU Uncertainty: Russia’s Sergei Shoigu said Moscow won’t finance Armenia’s EU shift, while a procedure to freeze EAEU membership is being studied for December.