"Jewish Project": The attack of pro-Russian elements in Armenia against the Trump corridor

Pro-Russian elements in Armenia, including former Prime Minister Khosrov Harutyunyan, are attacking US President Donald Trump's TRIPP project, calling it a "Jewish project" while alleging covert Israeli influence. The official agreement, approved by parliament with a vote of 63 to 32, stipulates that 74% of shares will be held by the US and 26% by Armenia, with no evidence of Israeli involvement.

Pro-Russian elements in Armenia, including former Prime Minister Khosrov Harutyunyan and opposition commentators, are attacking the TRIPP (Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity) transportation project promoted by US President Donald Trump, calling it a "Jewish project" while alleging covert Israeli influence. The project aims to connect Azerbaijan to the Nakhchivan exclave through southern Armenia. The Armenian parliament approved the agreement on October 28, 2026, with a vote of 63 in favor and 32 against. The official agreement stipulates that 74% of the development company's shares will be held by the US side and 26% by Armenia, with no mention of Israel or Jewish entities. The antisemitic claims come against the backdrop of the worsening crisis in relations between Yerevan and Moscow, including a Russian proposal from November 4 to limit Armenia's voting rights in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) due to non-payment of membership fees. The article notes that US State Department reports for 2022–2023 documented the spread of antisemitic theories in Armenia by fringe groups and bloggers affiliated with Russia.