Food Safety & Exports: Armenia and Russia agreed to intensify food-safety cooperation, with Rosselkhoznadzor and Armenia’s Food Safety Inspectorate focusing on lifting barriers for Armenian shipments and transit via Russia—conditional on EAEU veterinary and phytosanitary compliance. Mining & Compliance: Armenia made GPS mandatory for vehicles transporting minerals from border zones to improve transparency and monitoring under the Subsoil Code. Agri-Industry Support: The government approved new export subsidies for businesses hit by Russian sanctions, including greenhouse produce, fruits, food products and beverages—aimed at keeping market access while exports diversify. Energy & AI Demand: PM Nikol Pashinyan reiterated a push for 100% energy independence but warned AI-driven power demand could force a strategy revision, with electricity trade (including potential cooperation with Azerbaijan) still on the table. Railways & TRIPP: Armenia said Russia’s refusal to transfer railway concession management blocks integration into international logistics networks; a compromise could involve partial or full sale of concession rights. Power Infrastructure: Armenia approved a KfW loan of €120m for the Caucasus Power Transmission Network (Armenia-Georgia high-voltage line). Business Finance: VTB (Armenia) expanded small-business lending with an “Express” loan up to 20m drams for fast development financing.