EAEU Pressure on Exports: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan warned that unresolved Russian restrictions on Armenian goods could trigger “the beginning of the end” for the Eurasian Economic Union, stressing Armenia will keep pursuing alternatives and calling the issue systemic, not just Armenian. EAEU Rules Under Scrutiny: Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan said EAEU law requires free movement of services and that failure to apply principles means the union is not working. EU Referendum Conditions: Pashinyan reiterated that an EU membership referendum would only be possible after Armenia formally applies for EU membership, while insisting there’s no plan to leave the EAEU. Prosecutor Asset Seizures: Prosecutors demanded confiscation of 75 real estate properties worth about AMD 105.9bn from Prosperous Armenia leader Gagik Tsarukyan, and separately sought confiscation of 22 properties and other assets worth about AMD 19.6bn from former President Robert Kocharyan. Ratings Boost: Moody’s revised Armenia’s sovereign outlook from stable to positive, citing lower geopolitical risk and improved growth prospects. Banking & Capital Markets: Ameriabank said Armenia’s capital market should keep expanding fast, supported by transparency and corporate bond issuance, while a separate ENA process update points to compensation at market value plus a 15% premium. Energy & Trade Diversification: Armenia is also pushing to expand Iranian gas-for-electricity cooperation, with officials saying volumes could at least double.