Weekly Digest
A weekly summary of Armenia news and the latest Groong podcast episodes.
Latest Issue
PODCAST
Groong Podcast Digest — Week of May 25–31, 2026
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Podcasts
- EP550: We examine the tightening political climate in Armenia ahead of the June 2026 parliamentary elections, analyzing Marco Rubio’s sudden visit, new polling data showing stark divergences between IRI and MPG, hidden voter patterns that may reveal concealed opposition support, TRIPP polarization, escalating arrests and threats against opposition figures, and Pashinyan’s incendiary campaign rhetoric including his ‘Why are you alive?’ outburst.
- EP551: Arthur Khachatryan of Hayastan Dashinq discusses Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary election, foreign interference, election fraud concerns, the opposition platform, TRIPP, military spending claims, and Russia’s economic pressure on Armenia.
Latest Issue
NEWS
Groong News Digest — Week of May 25–31, 2026
Sunday, May 31, 2026
News
As Armenia heads toward June 7 parliamentary elections, Pashinyan faces pressure from Russia while backing from Trump, with opposition arrests continuing and critical TRIPP corridor agreements signed with the United States.
Previous Issues
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Podcasts
News Digest →- EP547: We examine Pashinyan’s violent campaign rhetoric, the abuse of state resources ahead of Armenia’s June 7 election, selective law enforcement against the opposition, the worsening Armenia-Russia relationship, and the vandalism of an Armenian church in Javakhk.
- EP548: We survey all 17 parties and 2 alliances registered for Armenia’s June 7, 2026 parliamentary elections, walking through each participant’s leadership, polling numbers, platform, and geopolitical orientation.
- EP549: Political scientist Edgar Elbakyan joins the hosts to examine Armenia’s upcoming parliamentary election as a potential existential contest, covering polling methodology under fear, divergent survey results, the crowded political field, and whether opposition parties are prepared for a post-election confrontation.
Sunday, May 24, 2026Podcast Digest →
News
Armenia's June 7 parliamentary campaign turned sharply confrontational as security forces raided opposition offices, Russia escalated economic pressure through export bans, and Pashinyan announced new railway connectivity through Turkey while signaling further territorial concessions to Azerbaijan.
