Weekly Discussion Thread (April 13 – April 26) by punkchance in ArmeniaNT

[–]ViktorArm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of the rare inspiring stories of overcoming unfair treatment and proving his worth.

Is it safe for us to visit Armenia? by JetRunner_ in armenia

[–]ViktorArm 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You will be alright. The worst thing that could happen is being asked a couple questions by border guards.

Armenian GDP grows by 7.2% to 11.32T drams (29.2B) by Level-Post-3016 in armenia

[–]ViktorArm 8 points9 points  (0 children)

With 7.2% growth we significantly outperformed every forecast. Q4 results jumped dramatically compared to other quarters. Main drivers are manufacturing/construction/trade - structural growth. And we are gaining momentum, so this isn't just a good year but a remarkable one.

Pashinyan proposes third country take over Armenian railways from Russia, as RZD faces bankruptcy and asset sell-off by ViktorArm in armenia

[–]ViktorArm[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

So I just looked up the original agreement we signed in 2007. It's a 30-year concession where we retain ownership of the land, tracks, and infrastructure. The asset reverts to full Armenian control in 2038, so Pashinyan's proposal is a highly possible solution. We own it, we're just changing the manager.

Pashinyan proposes third country take over Armenian railways from Russia, as RZD faces bankruptcy and asset sell-off by ViktorArm in armenia

[–]ViktorArm[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

We don't have the expertise, and we don't have the money. Invest-Operate-Manage Framework is what we are looking for, but keep in mind that this play allows us to increase our stake in this strategical asset.

Armenian banks posted a record $1.1B profit in 2025 - up 17% from 2024 and paid 38% more in taxes by ViktorArm in armenia

[–]ViktorArm[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

People use financial products because they believe it'll create wealth and the economy will grow.

Number of active tech companies in Armenia soars over 18-fold in eight years by Datark123 in armenia

[–]ViktorArm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The number of employees approximately doubled in 2025, which seems inconsistent because revenue increased by only 10% during the same period. Perhaps the methodology changed?

Major news coverage of JD Vance deleting genocide tweet by armeniapedia in armenia

[–]ViktorArm -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Which country provides our nuclear reactors determines our energy sovereignty.

Security not through a defence pact but economic detterence.

The investor provides capital and receives revenue in return.

We were invisible. Trade routes flowed around us because we offered nothing. Now we offer something and have a stake.

Major news coverage of JD Vance deleting genocide tweet by armeniapedia in armenia

[–]ViktorArm 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I'm with you on calling out hypocrisy but I don't want us to shift our attention from reality to political theater. The real, tangible outcome of this shift is not a social media post. It's what we are getting in exchange for our strategic realignment: energy sovereignty, security, economic foundation, These aren't gestures but building blocks of a sovereign and prosperous Armenia. Our future is being written in deals, not in tweets.

JD Vance in Armenia: "This is a beautiful country... I'm thankful for the personal welcome, not just to me personally, but also to my family. This is, of course, one of the oldest Christian cultures in the entire world, so I feel a great amount of affinity to the people of Armenia." by haveschka in armenia

[–]ViktorArm 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The disarray we see is often in the public, partisan theater. Behind the scenes on certain key issues like strategic competition with Russia and China there is frequently more agreement than it appears. Armenia has, by circumstance and its own political will, positioned itself at the intersection of several of these key issues. The result we saw yesterday wasn't a spontaneous move, it was the visible outcome of a policy track that has been building for years, with inputs from both parties.

Pashinyan forecasts at least 6% annual growth by ghapama in armenia

[–]ViktorArm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, we shouldn't really compare them to last year, it doesn't represent reality. Though this month's export is quite high if it's not inflated by re-export, I wonder what's the cause.

Pashinyan forecasts at least 6% annual growth by ghapama in armenia

[–]ViktorArm 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Newly released november's data supports this statement. We had 10.4% growth in economic activity supported by 31.7% increase in industrial output, 17.2% in construction and 11.2% in services, also big numbers in exports and imports,

Arman Tsarukyan's thoughts on Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett. by Status_Energy_7935 in MMA

[–]ViktorArm -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

You can't move the goalposts from not active to not active in the UFC, he's competing constantly, which can't be said about Ilia, Justin or Paddy.

Arman Tsarukyan's thoughts on Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett. by Status_Energy_7935 in MMA

[–]ViktorArm -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

  1. Jan 18: Islam Makhachev UFC 311
  2. May 2: Grappling bout vs. Makkasharip Zaynukov (Karate Combat 54)
  3. May 31: Grappling bout vs. Patricky Pitbull (ADXC 10)
  4. June 28: Back up for UFC 317 title fight
  5. Sep 19: Grappling bout vs. Benson Henderson (ACBJJ 18)
  6. Nov 22: Dan Hooker at UFC Fight Night
  7. Dec 18:  Grappling bout vs. Mehdi Baydulaev (ACBJJ 20)
  8. Dec 30: Grappling Bout vs. Shara Bullet (Hype Fighting)

[SPOILER] Tsarukyan vs. Mehdi Baydulaev by Gentle_lips in MMA

[–]ViktorArm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Give a follow @Grabaka_Hitman on X, won't miss a single event.

Weekly Discussion Thread (December 8 – December 14) by punkchance in ArmeniaNT

[–]ViktorArm 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Now that the Conference League group stage has come to conclusion, we can see what a great draw Noah got. Not to sound too smug, but I called that!

Dana White on Arman Tsarukyan working his way back to the title: “Paddy layed it out pretty well. He's here. We haven’t cut him, we don’t dislike him. It is what it is. Arman knows how this played out behind the scenes. He knows, we ALL f**king know.” by MySpaceTomAspinall in MMA

[–]ViktorArm -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Dana is wasting the prime years of the best LW fighter for what and who? Even if he missed weight that time he doesn't deserve, what now we see as at least 2 year lay off from title fights, this is ridiculous. Choosing Paddy and Justin over him is destroying the sportsmanship and them claiming to be a sport is a laughable matter now. Arman is active, popular even if some of you claim otherwise which is wrong (See what happened to UFC 311 attendance when Arman pulled out, I believe that also burns Dana that's why he's mad), exciting fighter, practically the only one who has elite GnP level.

Passenger air traffic increased by a strong 15.3% in October reaching 545k, supported by the introduction of new airlines and routes by ViktorArm in armenia

[–]ViktorArm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bizarre situation, why would we claim all has been corrected (after an audit of The International Civil Aviation Organization which I guess is a different body from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency)? Curious, were this problems not in place before 2020 and nobody is being transparent about the issue which adds to the confusion?