EU-Armenia Trade Push: EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos met FM Ararat Mirzoyan after Russia’s import bans, saying the EU will look for short-term support and accelerate work on trade and energy links. Visa Liberalization Funding: The EU will provide €2.2m for Armenia’s visa liberalization dialogue, targeting border management, document security, and law enforcement reforms. Turkey Normalization & Connectivity: Pashinyan and Erdoğan discussed direct trade and the opening of the Akhalkalaki–Kars railway; a Kars business forum also focused on logistics, tourism, and trade. Russia-EU Pressure Ahead of June 7: Putin warned Armenia to choose between EU and the EAEU; Moscow-linked restrictions on Armenian goods continue amid claims of election interference. Election Crackdown & Legal Moves: Anti-corruption searches hit Strong Armenia and ARF-linked offices; Alik Aleksanyan was arrested in a vote-buying and money-laundering case, while authorities also reported new violations in Araratcement privatization. Church vs State: Catholicos Karekin II reiterated the Armenian Apostolic Church will not allow external interference, as tensions with state authorities remain in the election run-up. Regional Security Claims: Artsakh lawyer reports searches tied to threats against Pashinyan, while opposition figures accuse the government of escalating pressure in border regions.