Armenia election: Prime Minister Pashinyan declares victory

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Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan declared victory in the recent election, which would solidify his Western-oriented policies away from Russian influence. This election is the first since Armenia's heavy military defeat by Azerbaijan in 2023.

The election result, once confirmed, would cement Pashinyan's Westward push away from Russian influence. It is the first vote since a 2023 crushing military defeat by Azerbaijan.