AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoArmenia–Russia Tensions: Moscow escalated pressure on Yerevan after Shoigu’s remarks, while Russia’s watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor moved to restrict Armenian flower imports from Friday—citing “quarantined objects” and pending inspections—raising fears of wider trade curbs ahead of June parliamentary elections. Armenian Response: Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan pushed back, saying Yerevan won’t seek to create tensions and insists it can’t put Russia’s interests above Armenia’s. Civil Nuclear Push: The U.S. Embassy says Sargent & Lundy completed a pre-feasibility study in Yerevan under the FIRST program, identifying four American SMR options and aligning support with IAEA safety, security, and nonproliferation standards. Defense Exports: Pashinyan reiterated weapons exports will continue under existing contracts. EU/Regional Context: Europe’s security debate also keeps widening, with Ukraine urged to help integrate Gulf and South Caucasus partners into updated European security frameworks. Culture & Cities: Gyumri’s Aslamazyan Sisters Gallery is turning a disused attic into a Community Art Lab, adding studios and a multimedia library.
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