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Armenia steps out of Moscow’s shadow: What the Yerevan summit revealed

For several days, Yerevan became one of the key centres of European diplomacy. On 4 May 2026, the Armenian capital hosted the eighth summit of the European Political Community, followed on 4–5 May by the first-ever Armenia–European Union summit. For Armenia, this was not merely a major international event, but a powerful political signal: Yerevan is seeking to strengthen ties with Europe, diversify its foreign policy, and demonstrate that it no longer wants to remain fully dependent on Moscow.

05 May 2026-12:41
Why European leaders have gathered in Armenia

Today, Yerevan has found itself at the center of major European politics. The Armenian capital is hosting the eighth summit of the European Political Community — a format that brings together leaders of EU member states and non-EU countries to discuss security, the economy, energy, connectivity, and the future of the European continent. The official motto of this year’s meeting is “Building the Future: Unity and Stability in Europe.”

04 May 2026-14:01
Russia still ready for summit in Budapest, says Lavrov

Russia remains prepared to hold a second Russia–US summit in Budapest, provided the meeting builds upon the results of the earlier Alaska talks, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday.

13 Nov 2025-10:29
Putin to skip G20 summit in South Africa, Kremlin confirms

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not personally attend the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, the Kremlin confirmed on Wednesday.

22 Oct 2025-15:17
Putin-Trump summit on hold after Russia rejects ceasefire

22 Oct 2025-06:29
Why Venezuela’s fate may depend on the next Putin–Trump handshake

Editor’s Note: Pedro Escobar Medina is a journalist and director of the QAP Chaco News Agency in Paraguay. He writes on geopolitics, development, and Latin American affairs. The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of News.Az.

20 Oct 2025-10:56
Putin advocates for stronger Russia-Central Asia ties at the Dushanbe summit

On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin attended the second Russia-Central Asia summit in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

09 Oct 2025-22:10
Putin to attend CIS Summit in Tajikistan, meet with leaders

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit Tajikistan in the coming week to participate in a summit of CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) heads of state.

07 Oct 2025-19:34
Russia and China: strategic alignment amid sanctions

Putin’s participation in the SCO summit in Beijing and his talks with Xi Jinping underscored that Moscow and Beijing are shifting from occasional cooperation to a structured alliance, focused on evading sanctions and building alternative economic pathways.

21 Sep 2025-12:25
Russia seizes more Ukrainian territory as summit hopes fade

Russia said Saturday its forces captured two villages in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, stepping up military pressure as world leaders struggle to find a path toward ending the conflict.

24 Aug 2025-11:00