US EditionUS, Armenia sign nuclear deal during Vance visit
The agreement enables up to $5 billion in initial US nuclear exports to Armenia, supporting alternatives to Russia's aging Metsamor plant amid expanding US influence in the South Caucasus.
- In Yerevan on Monday, U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed a 123 Agreement enabling U.S. licensing of nuclear technology and equipment.
- Long dependent on Russia, Armenia is reviewing proposals from US, Russian, Chinese, and South Korean firms to replace its Metsamor nuclear power plant.
- The deal covers small modular reactors and could enable up to $5 billion in initial U.S. exports plus an additional $4 billion in longer-term fuel and maintenance contracts, Vance said.
- Pashinyan accepted an invitation to Trump's Board of Peace on Feb. 19, 2026, after Monday's announcement cleared the way for an American project, which would deal a blow to Russia's influence.
- Foreign ministers initialed the treaty text, but leaders must still sign and national parliaments ratify, while JD Vance visits Azerbaijan on Wednesday and Thursday to advance the TRIPP corridor.
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US Vice President John D. Vance, who is visiting Yerevan, signed an agreement with Armenia to develop cooperation in the field of nuclear energy. According to experts, this shows that Russia's role in the region continues to decline, as Russia's long-time ally develops relations with America. On Tuesday afternoon, J. D. Vance also arrived in neighboring Azerbaijan.
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