Russia-EEU Trade Pressure: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan called Russia’s “temporary restrictions” on Armenian agricultural products and beverages “wrong steps,” after a June 1 call with Vladimir Putin and a follow-on Russian ban on Armenian fruits; he says Armenia will compensate losses and keep using EAEU mechanisms rather than escalating disputes. EU Support for Diversification: The European Commission is “looking into” short-term help for Armenia amid growing Russian economic coercion, including possible preferential trade terms via Autonomous Trade Measures. Agribusiness Export Aid: Armenia’s government plans assistance to greenhouse exporters (tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, flowers), including customs duty support for EU-bound shipments. Energy Regulation: Armenia’s Public Services Regulatory Commission updated natural gas metering procedures for non-residential consumers to improve transparency and reduce disputes. Defense & High-Tech Push: At RISE 2026 in Yerevan, officials highlighted a 70 billion dram defense-industry turnover and a push for global military-industrial integration, while mining leaders argued copper and molybdenum underpin tech and defense supply chains. Regional Business Links: Türkiye and Armenia held a business meeting in Kars focused on trade, industry, logistics, and connectivity as normalization efforts continue. Mining/Metals Angle: ZCMC and miners’ union leaders stressed mining’s role as a budget and high-tech enabler for Armenia’s strategic industries.