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news Scmp World 2026-06-07

Armenia Votes in Parliamentary Elections Amid EU Ambitions and Russian Pressure

Armenians are voting in parliamentary elections as the current government seeks to strengthen ties with the West, despite facing pro-Russian opposition parties.


Armenians are voting on Sunday in parliamentary elections as the incumbent government, under mounting Russian pressure, seeks to loosen ties with Moscow and deepen cooperation with the West. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his ruling Civil Contract party are looking for a strong mandate for a new geopolitical course. The opposition they face includes some parties that are vocally pro-Russian. Casting his vote on Sunday, Pashinyan said that Armenia would continue strengthening its...

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