Armenia will host joint military exercises with the U.S. on July 15-25, the Armenian Defense Ministry announced on July 6. The announcement comes amid deteriorating relations between Armenia and Russia. The drills – called Eagle Partner 2024 – will focus on peacekeeping operations. “Servicemembers from the peacekeeping brigade of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, the U.S. Army Europe and Africa, and the Kansas National Guard participate in the exercise,” the ministry said in a statement. “The purpose of the exercise is to enhance the interoperability of units participating in intern…