By Grigor Hakobyan
Summary:
Six months into 2026, a lot has already happened in Armenia. First, Armenia showcased its indigenously made weapons during the Republic Day Parade on May 28 and at the RISE (Research, Innovation, Science, and Engineering) event organized by Silicon Mountains in Yerevan, with plenty of surprises for many. Second, despite Russian-led election interference and the imposition of an economic embargo against Armenia, the people of Armenia held peaceful parliamentary elections, which were recognized by international observers as mostly free and fair, and therefore legitimate. Third, new military partnerships and economic opportunities opened up for Armenia after it finished signing strategic partnership agreements with the EU, the United States, and the French Republic, in addition to other countries that did the same, during the 8th Summit of the European Political Community event held in Yerevan on 4 May.
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