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The purpose of von der Leyen’s visit. Strategic partnership or another empty promise? Alpha Newsroom 02.07.2026

July 02 2026, 17:00

Today in Alpha News Room:

🔹 Ursula von der Leyen’s visit has concluded

🔹 During the European Commission president’s visit, the sides confirmed the high level of their strategic partnership.

🔹 Ursula von der Leyen announced a new plan for developing transport and energy links in the region

🔹 Law enforcement, following a search, arrested Edik Maloyan, holder of the Order of the Battle Cross, 1st Degree

🔹 The opposition is criticizing a new bill under discussion in the National Assembly

🔹 A joint protest was held in front of the government building demanding the release of political prisoners: why has the situation escalated?

🔹 The main target of Israel’s steps is Turkey: Shahnazaryan

🔹 We are not naive, but when Israel’s interests align with ours, we must take advantage of that: Varzhapetyan

🔹 Over 80% of Israeli citizens recognize the Armenian Genocide; Israel’s move was a response to Turkey: Alexander Tsinker

🔹 A positive scenario in the Israeli-Lebanese conflict should not be expected for now: Elena Grebennikova

🔹 It is important that the issue of the Armenian Genocide return to the international political agenda: Garagavoryan