Armenia Export Push: The government is rolling out a second export support package, offering per-kilo or per-liter compensation for apricots, plums, peaches, nectarines, cherries, bottled grape wine, brandy and mineral water, as officials cite growing volumes and the need to diversify markets. Food Trade Shock: Russia has imposed a sweeping import ban on many Armenian goods (including fresh/dried fruits, vegetables, grains, seeds, flowers, wood and fertilizers), citing pest detections, and says transit to other EAEU states will be blocked too. Energy Watch: Armenia’s nuclear plant is offline for a three-month life-extension program, while the state continues evaluating modular reactor proposals from multiple countries; regulators also say a gas price rise would not trigger a 1990s-style crisis, though it could affect electricity costs. Aviation & Infrastructure: PM Pashinyan calls for rapid expansion of Zvartnots Airport and work toward granting international status to Syunik Airport. Digital & Finance: Wildberries and Unibank launch installment purchasing in Armenia; Team Telecom Armenia will supply fiber communications for the Firebird AI megaproject. Mining & ESG: Zangezur Copper Molybdenum Combine joins the UN Global Compact, signaling a new ESG reporting push. Tourism Growth: Armenia’s hotel market is entering a new growth phase with record arrivals and expanding branded investment beyond Yerevan.