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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Pjotr Sauer in Yerevan

Armenia’s pro-Europe party wins election and cements shift away from Russia

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan speaks at microphones during a press conference
The Armenian prime minister, Nikol Pashinyan, speaks to the media after parliamentary elections. Photograph: Anthony Pizzoferrato/AP

Armenia’s ruling pro-Europe party has won parliamentary elections, confirming the country’s pivot towards Europe and away from its traditional ally, Russia.

Final results in the small South Caucasus country showed the prime minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party securing a slim majority, while the Strong Armenia alliance, led by the Russian-Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan, won 25% of the seats in parliament.

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