Author: The Armenian Report

Families of Armenian POWs held in Baku have sent an open letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during his visit to Yerevan for the European Political Community Summit, asking for support in securing the release of their relatives. The appeal comes as international attention is focused on Armenia, where leaders gathered to discuss regional and global issues. Today, after the conclusion of the European Political Community Summit, The Armenian Report’s Ani Khachatryan tried to find out whether the prime minister would respond to the families’ letter. However, he did not answer the question and left the area without comment.…

Protests continue to spread among Iranians inside and outside the country as anger grows over reports of deadly crackdowns, mass arrests, executions, and a near-total shutdown of communication across Iran. In Yerevan, Armenia, Iranian citizens gathered near the Iranian Embassy to raise awareness of what they say is a humanitarian crisis unfolding in their homeland. The Armenian Report was present near the Iranian Embassy in Yerevan tonight, where protesters spoke openly about the situation in Iran, describing violence on the streets, fear for loved ones, and years of repression under the current regime. Many said they had not heard from…

Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in the 8th Summit of the European Political Community held in Yerevan, where he addressed reporters and delivered remarks on the ongoing war involving Ukraine. The summit brought together leaders from across Europe at a time of continued regional tension and uncertainty. Upon arriving at the venue, Zelenskyy briefly spoke to journalists and responded to several questions. However, he refrained from answering a question related to the alleged supply of phosphorus bombs to Azerbaijan, which were reportedly used during the 2020 war in Nagorno-Karabakh, also known as Artsakh. The Ukrainian president did not respond to follow-up…

U.S. to Transfer Intelligence Drones to Armenia as Vance Endorses Pashinyan and Signs New Energy, Tech Agreements The United States plans to transfer intelligence drones to Armenia, strengthening the two countries’ military, economic, and technological cooperation. The announcement was made by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance during a joint press conference with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan. During the press conference, Vice President Vance also stated that he endorses Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Armenia’s upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for June 7, praising his leadership and reform agenda and expressing confidence in the continuation of Armenia–U.S. cooperation under…

The Armenian Report met with Pyunik women’s team player Alexah Fite, an American footballer who has traveled far from home to continue her career in Armenia and take part in European competition. For many players, moving abroad is part of the dream of building a football career. For Fite, that journey led from Dallas, Texas, to Armenia, where she joined Pyunik and stepped into a new football culture, a new country, and a very different daily life. Fite’s path to Armenia began in the United States, where football had already been part of her life from the start. Growing up…

While Christmas Eve is traditionally a time of unity and faith, this year it’s unfolding during serious conflict between the Armenian government and the leadership of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Earlier this week, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made new accusations of abuse of power after publicly pledging to continue efforts to remove Catholicos Karekin II, the supreme head of the Armenian Apostolic Church. On Sunday night, Pashinyan posted a video on social media showing himself and eight bishops signing a statement at his official residence. The document called for Karekin II’s removal as part of what they described as a…

Protests continue to spread among Iranians inside and outside the country as anger grows over reports of deadly crackdowns, mass arrests, executions, and a near-total shutdown of communication across Iran. In Yerevan, Armenia, Iranian citizens gathered near the Iranian Embassy to raise awareness of what they say is a humanitarian crisis unfolding in their homeland. The Armenian Report was present near the Iranian Embassy in Yerevan tonight, where protesters spoke openly about the situation in Iran, describing violence on the streets, fear for loved ones, and years of repression under the current regime. Many said they had not heard from…

Protests continue to spread among Iranians inside and outside the country as anger grows over reports of deadly crackdowns, mass arrests, executions, and a near-total shutdown of communication across Iran. In Yerevan, Armenia, Iranian citizens gathered near the Iranian Embassy to raise awareness of what they say is a humanitarian crisis unfolding in their homeland. The Armenian Report was present near the Iranian Embassy in Yerevan tonight, where protesters spoke openly about the situation in Iran, describing violence on the streets, fear for loved ones, and years of repression under the current regime. Many said they had not heard from…

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As U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance arrived in Armenia for an official visit and held talks with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, demonstrators gathered outside three different locations in Yerevan to demand the release of Armenian detainees held in Azerbaijan. Many of the protesters were forcibly displaced Armenians from Artsakh, emphasizing that their appeals stem from a lack of confidence in Armenia’s authorities. Former Artsakh human rights defender Artak Beglaryan told The Armenian Report that, although they regularly request Armenian authorities to make the release of hostages a precondition in negotiations, they no longer have sufficient hope or trust in them.…