Armenians are voting in a general election where Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks a mandate for a new geopolitical direction. The outcome is closely watched by Russia and Western powers, with some opposition parties leaning pro-Russia.

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his governing party are looking for a strong mandate for a new geopolitical course for Armenia. The opposition includes some parties that are vocally pro-Russia. <img alt="Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, center, casts his ballot at a polling station during the parliamentary election in Yerevan, Armenia, Sunday, June 7, 2026." src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/5000x3333+0+0/resize/5000x3333!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightsp...