Day: June 17, 2026

Spanish Member of the European Parliament Irene Montero launched a sharp criticism of the European Union’s foreign policy, directly challenging EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas over what she described as the bloc’s failure to prevent conflicts and humanitarian crises, AzerNEWS reports.

Azerbaijan expects the signing of more than 32 agreements and memorandums of understanding worth over $4.7 billion within the framework of the 51st Annual Meeting of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group being held in Baku, AzerNEWS reports.

New arrests made in Prosperous Armenia party vote-buying probe  Armenpress

Armenia moves ahead with municipal consolidation reforms  Armenpress

Russia’s Defense Ministry said on Tuesday its frigate Admiral Grigorovich “preemptively” fired on a UK-flagged yacht “Bright Future” in the English Channel after it came “dangerously close” to the ship and did not change course after repeated requests via radio, AzerNEWS reports.

EU readies trade relief for Armenia after Russian import bans – FT  Armenpress

Press conference on paternity leave prevalence  Armenpress

Russia claims embargo on Armenian goods is not politically motivated  Armenpress

Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov has highlighted Azerbaijan’s investment potential, economic reforms, and growing regional cooperation during his address at the 5th Tashkent International Investment Forum in the Uzbek capital, AzerNEWS reports.