Armenia hosts historic EU summit

Armenia is hosting its first European Union summit in Yerevan this week, signaling a major diplomatic shift away from its traditional ally, Russia.

French President Emmanuel Macron and other EU leaders are attending to discuss regional security and cooperation.

The summit has resulted in the signing of new partnership deals focused on energy and infrastructure.

This move is seen as a cautious pivot toward the West as Armenia seeks new security guarantees in the Caucasus region.