Armenia Election

FILE - Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan meet at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on April 1, 2026.

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Armenians vote in general election under Russian pressure aimed at preventing a drift toward West

Armenians vote in general election under Russian pressure aimed at preventing a drift toward West

Armenians are voting in a parliamentary election as the government seeks to loosen ties with Moscow and increase cooperation with the West. Two political blocs and 17 parties are running in the election on Sunday. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his governing party are looking for a strong mandate for a new geopolitical course. Most experts predict Pashinyan will come out ahead. But opposition parties support closer ties with Russia and some are vocally pro-Russia. Russian officials recently have imposed restrictions on Armenian exports. Russian President Vladimir Putin along with other senior officials have made veiled threats.