Armenia’s pro-Europe party wins election and cements shift away from Russia

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Armenia’s pro-Europe Civil Contract party secured a parliamentary majority, marking a significant political shift away from Russia toward deeper integration with Europe. This election result strengthens PM Nikol Pashinyan’s leadership despite opposition from Russian-affiliated parties.

Result strengthens PM Nikol Pashinyan’s drive for deeper integration with Europe despite warnings from Moscow Armenia’s ruling pro-Europe party has won parliamentary elections, confirming the country’s pivot towards Europe and away from its traditional ally, Russia. Final results in the small South Caucasus country showed the prime minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party securing a slim majority, while the Strong Armenia alliance, led by the Russian-Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan, won 25% of the seats in parliament. Continue reading...