The United States and Armenia have entered into a landmark civil nuclear cooperation agreement, marking a significant shift in Armenia's energy strategy and geopolitical alignment. This agreement, signed during U.S. Vice President JD Vance's historic visit to Armenia, is expected to facilitate up to $5 billion in initial U.S. exports of nuclear technology, with an additional $4 billion in long-term fuel and maintenance contracts, as reported by The Frontier Post. The agreement, known as a 123 Agreement, allows the U.S. to legally license nuclear technology and equipment to Armenia, which is seeking to diversify its energy partners away from Russia, its traditional ally. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized the strategic importance of this partnership by stating, 'This agreement will open a new chapter in the deepening energy partnership between Armenia and the United States' (The Frontier Post).