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Last update: 4 hours agoRussia-Armenia Trade Shock: Russia’s consumer watchdog Rospotrebnadzor has fully suspended imports and circulation of all batches of Armenian “Jermuk” mineral water, citing label mismatches and elevated bicarbonate, chlorides and sulfates; the move follows a narrower April ban on specific batches and now raises the stakes for Armenia’s broader food exports. Election-Season Tensions: As Armenia heads to June 7 parliamentary elections, Moscow is stepping up criticism of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s “unfriendly” line toward Russia, while Pashinyan insists gas prices won’t rise and says flower restrictions fit EAEU phytosanitary rules. Geopolitics & Signals: Russian officials say Pashinyan’s decision to skip the EAEU summit in Kazakhstan signals his priorities, while Moscow presses for Armenia to decide between EU and EAEU “as soon as possible.” Education Demand Watch: Armenia’s admissions drive saw no applicants for 119 university programs, highlighting uneven demand across fields. Diplomatic Move: Armenia opened an honorary consulate in Nepal, aiming to expand ties in trade, investment, tourism and tech.
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