Armenia Election Watch (June 7): With the June 7 parliamentary vote framed as a referendum on Armenia’s westward pivot versus renewed alignment with Moscow, Russia is reportedly stepping up covert influence—disinformation, support for pro-Russian candidates, and plans to move Russian-Armenians to sway the outcome—while the U.S. openly backs PM Nikol Pashinyan, including Trump’s endorsement and Rubio’s Yerevan visit tied to minerals and a proposed transit corridor. Republic Day & Tourism Mood: Armenia’s May 28 Republic Day parade in Yerevan showcased a diversified, multinational arms inventory—signaling security-driven policy shifts that also shape how visitors read the country’s direction. Cultural Welcome at Zvartnots: A long-lost Minas Avetisyan mural, restored after the 1988 earthquake and conserved again in 2025, is back at Zvartnots Airport to greet travelers. Travel Deals: Roaming data costs were cut in Armenia under spusu’s new pricing across 115 countries, a small but practical boost for summer travelers. Visitor Interest: Tripster data puts Armenia among top June destinations for Russian tourists. EAEU Integration (Background): EAEU leaders in Astana endorsed deeper digitisation and AI cooperation, plus new trade talks—context for Armenia’s ongoing economic balancing act.