Armenian trucks have been turning back from the Upper Lars checkpoint on the Georgia–Russia border due to restrictions imposed by Russia on the export of agricultural products to the Russian Federation, according to drivers and Armenian media reports.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan discussed bilateral relations and regional issues in a phone call on Tuesday.

With only a few days left before the elections in Armenia, Moscow has noticeably ramped up pressure on Yerevan, tightening what some describe as a “noose” around the Armenian economy.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Armenia has diversified its sources of military procurement and strengthened its domestic defence industry in an effort to reduce external pressure and safeguard the country's national interests.

Russia will introduce temporary restrictions on imports of fresh sweet cherries, sour cherries, apricots, plums, peaches, nectarines and grape from Armenia starting June 2, 2026, said the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision, Rosselkhoznadzor.

Another supply from Russia to Armenia has been carried out in transit through the territory of Azerbaijan.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the Kremlin said on Monday.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that holding a referendum on European Union membership would be “illogical” unless Armenia has formally applied for accession or is close to candidate status, arguing that the issue remains largely theoretical.