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• [New] A normalized relationship between Armenia and Azerbaijan, particularly one accompanied by economic integration and expanded Western engagement, threatens the foundations of Russian regional influence. Forbes
• Armenia, which is hosting the next conference under the UN convention on biodiversity in October 2026, will be excluded. The Guardian
• Russia has warned Armenia that it may suspend or terminate a bilateral agreement governing natural gas, petroleum products, and uncut diamonds if Armenia continues to deepen ties with the European Union. commonspace.eu
• The UK will deploy additional Border Force officers to Armenia and Sudan to advise on document-verification and fraudulent-passport detection. VisaHQ
• COP 17 in Armenia in October 2026 will reveal whether the world's governments are prepared to use them. Pixcellence
• The main obstacle to signing is Baku's demand that Armenia change its constitution, which cannot happen without a referendum and there is no guarantee that Armenian voters will back a new charter. Rand Corporation
• U.S. dual-nationals who plan to enter Armenia on an American, Iranian or Armenian passport do not require advance approval. U.S. Virtual Embassy Iran
• Both Azerbaijan and Armenia are actively working on developing the transit route, which will connect mainland Azerbaijan with its Nakhchivan exclave via southern Armenia. Euronews
• Azerbaijan is a key transit hub for the Middle Corridor and following its historic peace with Armenia, both South Caucasus countries have a unique opportunity to strengthen the Middle Corridor solution for global markets. Euronews
• The TNFD will wind down its independent technical work by October and hand over its framework to the International Sustainability Standards Board for mandatory global standard-setting, with an exposure draft targeted for COP 17 in Armenia later in 2026. I4N - Innovate for Nature
• Whatever Europe's reliance on Georgia has been, it has been diminished by a U.S.-brokered agreement to create transport links between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which, if realised, could provide an alternative route between Europe and Asia that bypasses Georgia. International Crisis Group
• If in fact the Turkey-Armenia border opens soon, it will be a major political victory for Pashinyan's government. New Eastern Europe
• The international One Health Summit, taking place this week, six months ahead of an implementation-focused COP 17 of the CBD in Armenia, is expected to renew global commitment to science and multilateral cooperation. Convention on Biological Diversity

Last updated: 23 June 2026