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Armenia turns 'towards Europe' as Macron highlights shift from Russia

French President Emmanuel Macron said Armenia has chosen a path “towards Europe” during a visit to Yerevan on Monday, highlighting the country’s gradual shift away from Russia’s influence. The remarks came as European leaders gathered in Armenia for regional summits focused on security and cooperation with the EU.

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Tuesday, 5 May 2026

Regional * In a press briefing yesterday in Yerevan, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that he will discuss the issue of  Armenian prisoners held in Azerbaijan with President Ilham Aliyev. * Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi have met in Yerevan during the European Political Community (EPC). Later, Kobakhidze told journalists that it was ‘an interesting and very friendly conversation’, while Zelenskyi referred to ‘unresolved issues’ bet

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Christodoulides: Comprehensive defence planning crucial for EU

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, on Tuesday stressed the importance of a comprehensive defence framework for the European Union during a meeting with European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the DEFEA 2026 conference in Athens, where both sides underlined the significance of strengthening the EU’s mutual assistance clause, as outlined […]

Estonian FM official: EU has a unique window to bring in new members

Although the European Union has welcomed new member states generously in the past, that happened at a time when the global political situation was clearer. Now it is being demanded by war and the geopolitical situation, said Klen Jäärats, adviser at the Foreign Ministry's Europe Department.

Romania close to getting EUR 2.6 bln under Resilience Facility, filing new payment request

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