Agri-Exports Under Pressure: Russia’s Rosselkhoznadzor has expanded temporary import restrictions on Armenian products, starting with flowers (May 22) and later adding tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, greens, strawberries, Jermuk mineral water, brandies/wines, fish, grapes/stone fruits, and potatoes/eggplants/pome and dried fruits—while also alleging Iranian shipments are actually Armenian flowers and asking Iran to suspend export certification. Market Diversification: Armenia’s Economy Minister says Armenian flowers have reached the UAE (notably Dubai), and talks with UAE partners focused on exporting vegetables, flowers, and mineral water, including logistics and phytosanitary steps. Food-Safety Pushback: Armenia’s Food Safety Inspection Body reports lab tests found no violations in fish products and Jermuk mineral water, and notes only limited pest findings on inspected farms. Trade Risk Watch: The World Bank warns that continued Russian restrictions could spill beyond trade into growth, inflation, and social conditions, citing a May export drop to Russia and a widening trade deficit. Mining & Corridor Finance: The Teghut copper-molybdenum mine has been transferred to U.S.-linked Dynamic Frontier Holdings, tied to Konstantin Sokolov, who is also set to lead the TRIPP+ fund tied to the “Trump Route” corridor. Logistics & Tech: Yerevan hosted E-Logi Fest on logistics, supply chains, and e-commerce, while Cadence Design Systems expanded engineering operations in Armenia after acquiring Ausdia. Customs Modernization: Armenia’s State Revenue Committee trained in China on using AI in customs control and inspection systems. Energy Costs Context: A new ranking highlights where households pay the highest energy bills, with European countries dominating the top end.