ArmInfo.  The experience of the Nordic countries demonstrates that a sustainable and competitive state develops not only thanks to economic progress, but also to respect for human dignity and a high level of public trust. This was stated by Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan at an event dedicated to the national holidays of the Nordic countries, which was  held as part of the Nordic Days festival.

ArmInfo. According to the Central Electoral Commission, as of 6:30 AM on June 8, Armenia's ruling Civil Contract party received 50.86% (414,608) of the votes cast.

ArmInfo.  A referendum on Armenia's accession to the European Union will be held when concrete details emerge, as stated by Prime Minister  Nikol Pashinyan to  journalists on June 7.

ArmInfo.  RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan cast his ballot at polling station 8/20 in the  Shengavit district of the capital.

ArmInfo. Large-scale arrests have been taking place in Armenia since early this morning, in response to RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's statement last night. This was stated by Bright Armenia Party leader Edmon Marukyan during a rally in front of the National Assembly on June 5.

ArmInfo.Armenia needs to decide between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the EU, otherwise it won't know what kind of jam it will make, says Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk.

ArmInfo. Armenia is being tested by choosing between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the European Union (EU), Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated in an interview with Izvestia.

ArmInfo. Russia will not provide support to Yerevan within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), nor under bilateral agreements, if the country decides to continue its rapprochement with the European Union. Further decisions will depend, among other things, on the outcome of the elections in Armenia, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk told Interfax.

ArmInfo. Armenia and the United States have completed the signing of a framework agreement on strategic cooperation under the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) project. This was announced by Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, who remotely signed the previously initialed document.

ArmInfo.The Armenian authorities have done everything to find themselves at the center of a clash of interests between Russia and the European Union. This was stated by Robert Kocharyan, Armenia's second president and the prime ministerial candidate from the Armenia bloc, in an interview with  Armenia TV.

ArmInfo. Artur Khachatryan, a member of the Armenian parliament from the opposition "Armenia" faction, recalled how many times the current Armenian government, led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, has made unilateral concessions to Azerbaijan, contrary to national interests.

ArmInfo.Ankara is openly supporting the current Armenian government in the June parliamentary elections, as evidenced by a telephone conversation four days ago between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and de facto Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.  This opinion was expressed by  Varuzhan Geghamyan, a PhD in history and Turkologist.

ArmInfo.Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a telephone conversation on June 2, focusing on the ongoing normalization process between Armenia and Turkey, including steps aimed at launching direct trade between the two countries.

ArmInfo. Armenia is not setting any conditions for normalizing relations with its Turkish neighbor, as it has no fundamental problems with Turkey, which itself closed the border in the early 1990s. This was stated by Samvel Karapetyan, leader of the Strong Armenia party, in an interview with the German  newspaper Berliner Zeitung, when asked what conditions must be met to normalize relations with Turkey.

ArmInfo.There's a huge gap between fine European rhetoric and real security guarantees. This opinion was expressed by Kazakh politician Yermukhamet Yertysbayev, speaking about Armenia's prospects for joining the European Union (EU).

ArmInfo. Armenia and Azerbaijan are participating in the US geopolitical game to encircle Iran, and the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) will play a key role in this game. This opinion was expressed by renowned political strategist Semyon Uralov on the program "Shelest Faktov."

ArmInfo.  Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to discuss the outcomes of the  May 29  Supreme Eurasian Economic Council Summit in Astana. According to the  Kremlin press service, Putin also extended his birthday  congratulations to Pashinyan during the call.

ArmInfo.The choice facing Armenia between the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EAEU) is a choice between an unrealizable dream and certainty, which "significantly helps the economy develop." This was stated by Robert Kocharyan, Armenia's second president and the Alliance Armenia candidate for  prime minister, in an interview with the RBC television channel. He described this choice as "existential for the entire Armenian economy."

ArmInfo.Russia's trade restrictions and import bans on certain Armenian goods cannot frighten Armenia, as they constitute another "shot in the foot." This opinion was expressed by Nikolai Platoshkin, a Russian diplomat,  former head of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Armenia department, and political scientist, commenting on recent Russian statements amid the start of Armenia's accession process to the European Union (EU).

ArmInfo.The main disruptor of Armenia's foreign policy balance, Nikol Pashinyan, with his primitive notions of gravity, is delivering an entire lecture on "balancing." This was stated by Levon Zurabyan, candidate for Prime Minister of the Armenian National Congress (ANC), in response to the Armenian Prime Minister's statements today about the balanced and measured policies of the Armenian government.