Armenia goes to polls in pivotal election as nation chooses between Russia or EU

The election is a big moment for the small Caucasian nation. (Image: Anastasia D / Unsplash)

ARMENIANS are heading to the polls in a pivotal election as the country decides between Russian and Western cooperation.

The incumbent government, led by prime minister Nikol Pashinyan and his ruling Civil Contract party, are under pressure to loosen ties with Moscow and deepen co-operation with the West.