Nikol Pashinyan

Pashinyan says Armenia does not need Russian military base

Armenia does not need the Russian military base located on its territory, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at a press briefing on Sept. 17, as reported by local outlet News.am.

17 September, 07:54 PM

Kremlin surprised by Pashinyan’s Armenian-language speech at international summit

The Kremlin expressed confusion over Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s decision to deliver his speech at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Armenian.

7 September, 10:29 AM

Armenia no longer has grounds to view Russia as strategic partner, says PM Pashinyan

There are now grounds not to regard Russia as Armenia’s strategic partner, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said during a press briefing in Yerevan on Aug. 27, pointing to Moscow’s and the CSTO’s failure to meet security obligations during Azerbaijan’s September 2022 offensive near the Armenian town of Jermuk, according to ARKA.

27 August, 07:12 PM

Pashinyan reappointed as Armenia's prime minister after resigning

Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan signed a decree appointing Nikol Pashinyan as prime minister, according to a document published on the president's website on Aug. 2.

2 August, 05:16 PM

Pashinyan says Yerevan would accept expulsion from CSTO

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on June 11 that Yerevan would accept any decision by members of the Russia-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) to expel the country from the bloc, amid growing tensions between Armenia and its traditional security partners.

11 June, 05:20 PM

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

Zelenskyy congratulates Pashinyan, calls EU response a ‘test’ after Armenia election

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan after his Civil Contract party won Armenia’s parliamentary elections, calling the result a victory for Armenian sovereignty and saying the European Union now faces a key test in a post on X on June 8.

8 June, 04:04 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

Pashinyan wins decisive parliamentary victory

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party won a decisive victory in the country’s June 7 parliamentary election, according to final results released by the Central Election Commission, Reuters reported.

8 June, 10:55 AM

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

Pashinyan rejects referendum on choosing between EU and EAEU

Nikol Pashinyan said there is currently no basis for holding a referendum on whether Armenia should choose between membership in the European Union and the Eurasian Economic Union, speaking during a livestream on Facebook on June 1.

1 June, 05:56 PM

Russia recalls ambassador from Armenia for consultations

Russia has recalled its ambassador to Yerevan for consultations, citing concerns over Armenia’s growing ties with the European Union, according to a statement issued by the Russian Foreign Ministry on May 30.

30 May, 04:49 PM

Moscow hopes to sway Armenia election with ‘exported voters’ — report

Russia is planning to send thousands of Armenians to vote against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Armenia’s parliamentary elections, Reuters reported on May 29, citing Western intelligence officials and other sources.

29 May, 08:44 PM

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

Armenia plans gas pipeline as Pashinyan signals eventual EU-Moscow choice

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced plans to build a transit gas pipeline through Armenia, Interfax reported on May 27.

28 May, 05:22 PM

Russia pressures Armenia as Yerevan’s EU push strains Moscow’s old grip

Russia called Armenia’s intention to remain in the Eurasian Economic Union while seeking to join the European Union “unacceptable,” Russian outlet Interfax reported.

21 May, 10:45 AM

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