Baku’s military court continued the politically motivated trial of Artsakh’s military-political leaders, accusing former Armenian officials, including the late Monte Melkonian, of orchestrating crimes.

Speaking in the Oval Office alongside Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Trump reiterated his plan to remove the 2.1 million Palestinians currently living in Gaza and resettle them in neighboring nations.

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias refutes reports that Athens plans to supply Armenia with S-300 missile systems, emphasizing that no such decision has been made.

Artak Beglaryan criticizes the Armenian authorities, accusing them of surrendering Artsakh while blaming its people for not fighting. The former state minister calls it ultimate cynicism.

EU representatives and Armenian officials reviewed the implementation of the visa facilitation agreement, focusing on consular operations and Armenia’s readiness for further dialogue.

Ruben Rubinyan stated that their goal was to keep Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh, but circumstances forced them to adjust their approach.

As of January 1, over 11,500 displaced Artsakh residents have left Armenia. Meanwhile, the number of returnees is also showing an upward trend.

The Armenian government supports a bill on launching the EU accession process. The document aims to strengthen Armenia-EU ties and enhance cooperation in various areas.

Alen Simonyan stated that nations living side by side cannot remain eternal enemies—they must trade and exchange culture, including music.

The Armenian Parliament debates a bill on initiating EU accession talks. MP Artak Zeynalyan clarifies that the initiative aims to complement, not sever, ties with the EAEU market.

An EU expert mission is in Armenia to assess the current situation and challenges related to visa liberalization. Their findings will help define necessary benchmarks.

Opposition MP Gegham Manukyan criticized the Interior Ministry for displaying Armenia’s outline without the exclave of Artsvashen, questioning the basis for this omission.

Pensioners and social aid recipients from Armenia’s regions will now receive public transport benefits in Yerevan. The city is also extending ticket validity periods.

Armenia’s Defense Ministry plans to replace the current militia system with local defense forces. These units will operate under military command and consist of reservists.

Armenia’s high-tech exports have surged in recent years, with electronics and telecommunications equipment leading the way. In 2024, the sector’s exports totaled nearly $1 billion.

Baku accuses Yerevan of distorting facts and misleading the international community, deeming Armenia’s proposals insubstantial.

The EU and Armenia are strengthening ties, but no official membership application has been submitted yet, the European Commission says.

Armenia awaits Azerbaijan’s response to its proposal for three months, expressing concern over the lack of engagement in the peace process.

Armenia will launch the production of biometric passports and ID cards in 2026, following European standards. The project’s winning bidder will be announced on March 31.

A conference in the French Senate focused on the right of Armenians to return to Artsakh. Former ICC Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo attended the event.

During his visit to India, Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan met briefly with India’s Chief of Defense Staff, Anil Chauhan, and spoke at the defense ministers’ conclave.

The Washington Post columnist David Ignatius has called Ruben Vardanyan a political prisoner in Azerbaijan, warning that he faces life imprisonment and deserves more international attention.

Armenia’s High-Tech Ministry and Mistral AI have signed an agreement in Paris to strengthen AI infrastructure and promote innovation in public governance and business solutions.

Videos from February 2025 reveal that Azerbaijani forces have caused significant damage to gravestones at the Stepanakert memorial complex, breaking stone flower vases and removing pavement stones.

The visit served as a significant milestone in the Ucom Fellowship Program, reinforcing Ucom’s commitment to fostering young talent and equipping them with the necessary knowledge and mentorship to bring their ideas to life.

The Armenian parliament is reviewing a bill to initiate the EU accession process. The government previously approved discussions on the matter.

Ruben Vardanyan, former minister of state of Artsakh, has accused the Baku court of bias and challenged its composition. His motion was rejected.

Zangezur copper-molybdenum plant workers end their strike as management agrees to salary increases and improved working conditions.

“There are no developments at this time regarding the reopening of the Armenia-Turkey border crossing. If there are any, we will inform you,” Badalyan said.

The two leaders also exchanged views on Armenia-EU cooperation prospects and the continued strengthening of democracy in Armenia.