Heghine Buniatian is the director of RFE/RL's Armenian Service.
Pablo Gonzalez, an alleged Russian spy who operated under the cover of a journalist, took a keen interest in the Armenia-Azerbaijan war in 2020, reporting on the ground and securing an interview with Armenia’s leader.
European Union ambassadors from the bloc's 27 nations have approved a European Commission proposal to start visa liberalization talks with Armenia, sources told RFE/RL on July 17.
On a visit to Armenia, U.S. diplomat James O'Brien reaffirmed Washington's support for Ukraine's NATO bid. Referring to a comment by U.S. President Joe Biden in an interview suggesting that support had waned, O'Brien said Ukraine will be able to join the alliance "when conditions allow."
On a visit to the Armenian capital, Yerevan, a top U.S. diplomat welcomed the border demarcation deal signed last month by Armenia and Azerbaijan. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State James O'Brien said the countries have a rare chance to build a lasting peace and open the way for new trade routes.
U.S. President Joe Biden's recent comments signaling Ukraine is unlikely to become a NATO member during its war to repel invading Russian troops is not a change in Washington's position on the issue ahead of a key summit for the military alliance's leaders
Armenian and Azerbaijan leaders say they are committed to a “momentous” demarcation accord signed last month that is designed to end hostile relations in the volatile region, a top U.S. diplomat said during a visit to Yerevan.
EU foreign ministers approved a proposal to expand the border-monitoring mission deployed in Armenia and activate discussions on visa liberalization with the South Caucasus country, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said in Brussels on November 13.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian still sees a "huge difference" between the wording of a draft peace agreement for Armenia and Azerbaijan and the two sides' positions despite reported progress in bilateral talks hosted by the United States this week.
Over the next three years, the European Union will provide between 140 and 170 million euros to Armenia for private sector, public administration and justice reforms.
