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Europe
Armenia Concludes Pivotal Election with 59% Turnout
Polling stations have officially closed across Armenia following a high-stakes ballot testing the country’s westward shift, with final voter participation reaching nearly 60 percent.
25m ago
Europe
High Voter Turnout Marks Armenia’s Pivotal Election Amid Violations and Arrests
The Central Electoral Commission reported surging voter participation in the parliamentary ballot compared to previous cycles, as police investigate multiple cases of fraud and voter bribery.
1h ago
Europe
Pashinyan Dismisses ‘Ukrainian Scenario’ Threats as Polls Open in Armenia
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan addressed regional threats and the legal reality of the country’s ties to the EEU and the European Union.
4h ago
Europe
Armenia Votes in Pivotal Election Testing Pashinyan’s Westward Shift Amid Russian Pressure
Amid intense geopolitical tension, misinformation, and economic pressure from Moscow, Armenians went to the polls in a vote framed as a crucial choice for the nation’s future alignment.
5h ago
Russia
Polls Open in Armenia’s Pivotal Election as Pashinyan Battles Pro-Russian Blocs
Voting is underway across Armenia in a high-stakes parliamentary election that will test Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s drive to deepen ties with the West.
10h ago
War in Ukraine
Russia’s Growing Desertion Crisis Starting to Resemble WWI – Yerevan-Based Activist
An anti-war activist says Russia’s war in Ukraine is increasingly affecting daily life across Russia, while desertion is rising and state controls continue to tighten.
1d ago
Europe
Parliamentary Election Tests Armenia’s Strategic Pivot From Moscow Toward EU
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan leads polls ahead of Sunday’s high-stakes vote, seeking a mandate for sweeping constitutional reforms despite intensifying Russian trade blockades.
1d ago
Europe
EU Slams Moscow, Sends €50M Aid to Armenia Over Blocked Exports
Ursula von der Leyen accused Moscow of “economic coercion” after Russia targeted Armenian flowers and food exports.
1d ago
Russia
Armenia Threatens 25-Day Military Camp for Russia-Based Election Voters
The Armenian government says Armenians flown in from Russia to back up a pro-Russian candidate in the June 7 election could be sent to a 25-day military training camp.
1d ago
Azerbaijan
OPINION: Why Azerbaijan Wants Pashinyan to Survive
Azerbaijan favors a sovereign Armenian neighbor over a Russian proxy, seeing Pashinyan’s survival as key to weakening Moscow’s regional grip.
June 4, 2026
Russia
Armenia Votes – Russia Piles on the Pressure
Armenia votes on June 7 amid mounting Russian pressure, with the election shaping up as a choice between Moscow and Europe.
June 3, 2026
Russia
Pashinyan Rejects Referendum on Armenia’s EU vs Eurasian Union Future
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan rejected calls for holding a referendum on whether Armenia should choose between the EU and the Eurasian Economic Union,
June 1, 2026
Putin
Putin Leaves Kazakhstan With Empty Rhetoric and Panic Over Armenia, Goble Says
In an interview with Kyiv Post, Paul Goble says Putin’s dwelling on Armenia during his Kazakhstan visit showed panic, as Moscow won little more than empty words.
May 30, 2026
US
Trump Endorses Pashinyan Ahead of Crucial Armenia Vote
The US president endorses Armenian PM Pashinyan, praising his peace agenda and a South Caucasus corridor aimed at expanding American energy access.
May 28, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Rubio’s Yerevan Visit: What Washington Said, and What It Left Unspoken
The Secretary of State’s brief airport stop signaled support for Armenia’s sovereignty while avoiding rhetoric Moscow could weaponize before the vote.
May 27, 2026
Putin
Putin to Address Nuclear Deal, Armenia’s EU Bid in Kazakhstan Trip
The Kremlin leader is set to visit the Central Asian nation for the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) summit on Wednesday.
May 26, 2026