Russia Halts Gas Supplies to Armenia Days After Diversification Pledge

Gazprom Armenia announced a prolonged gas supply cutoff to Armenia, three days after PM Pashinyan reaffirmed plans to reduce dependence on Russian gas. The move appears punitive, escalating energy leverage amid deteriorating bilateral relations. Armenia's high reliance on Russian gas (82% of imports in 2025) makes this a significant supply shock, though alternative sources remain uncertain.