Armenia elections 2026

Russia threatens sanctions as Pashinyan’s Armenia pulls further from Moscow

The Kremlin is trying to discredit the results of Armenia’s parliamentary election, won by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party, the Institute for the Study of War said in a June 9 report.

10 June, 11:17 AM

Pashinyan’s election win deals Putin a setback as Armenia resists Kremlin pressure

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s election victory has dealt a blow to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, The Economist reported on June 8.

9 June, 02:56 PM

Pashinyan victory rattles Kremlin as Armenia pulls further from Moscow’s orbit

Kremlin regime spokesman Dmitry Peskov claimed Moscow is “carefully documenting” reports of alleged “numerous violations” during Armenia’s parliamentary election, Russian propaganda agency Interfax reported on June 8.

8 June, 02:55 PM

Pashinyan claims mandate in Armenia as pro-Moscow rival cries foul

Samvel Karapetyan, leader of the opposition Strong Armenia bloc, called the declared election results “shameful,” Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported on June 8.

8 June, 12:49 PM

Armenia chooses a new parliament as Russia pressures Pashinyan over EU ties

Armenia will hold parliamentary elections on June 7, with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan hoping to retain power as he pushes back against Russia’s efforts to keep the country in the Kremlin’s orbit.

7 June, 01:08 PM

Pashinyan calls Russia tensions ‘artificial’ as Armenians vote in pivotal election

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said after casting his ballot in the country’s June 7 parliamentary elections that tensions between Yerevan and Moscow are artificial, Armenpress reported.

7 June, 11:51 AM

Kremlin pressure campaign shadows Armenia vote as pro-Russian bloc stays in race

Armenia’s Central Election Commission declined on June 6 to disqualify the pro-Russian Strong Armenia bloc one day before parliamentary elections, despite the arrest of six of its candidates on charges including money laundering, RFE/RL’s Armenian Service reported.

7 June, 11:37 AM

Armenia’s vote tests Pashinyan’s break from Moscow as Western pressure rises — interview

Naira Hayrumyan, editor of Step.am, spoke with Oleksiy Tarasov at Radio NV about what is happening in Armenia ahead of the June 7 parliamentary elections and what they could change in the South Caucasus.

29 May, 11:08 AM

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