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Armenia detains former President Kocharyan on corruption charges

Robert Kocharyan, who leads the Moscow-friendly opposition and maintains close ties with Putin, was detained alongside his son and four others in raids on family businesses. Analysts say the move sent "a signal to the Kremlin" about Pashinyan's intent to confront Russian-aligned political forces.

Euronews

Russian interference in Armenia: A nation tested by disinformation

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Armenia is moving to distance itself from Russia and forge closer ties with the European Union. Despite pro-Russian disinformation campaigns targeting the government, the pro-European candidate won the parliamentary elections held on June 7.

France 24

Pro-western but populist: how Nikol Pashinyan retained power in Armenia

PM secured re-election despite devastating military defeat to Azerbaijan and political and economic pressure from Moscow

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Armenia PM Pashinyan wins vote, cementing pro-Western shift

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling party has won parliamentary elections, preliminary results showed on Monday, a victory seen as endorsement of the nation's pro-Western shift after threats from Moscow and claims of Russian interference.

Radio France Internationale

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

Result strengthens PM Nikol Pashinyan’s drive for deeper integration with Europe despite warnings from Moscow

The Guardian - UK

Nikol Pashinyan hails 'historic victory' in Armenia's decisive election

Sunday's result gives Pashinyan a strong mandate for Armenia’s balanced pro-West course and peace with its historic rivals, but also signals Russia’s diminishing influence in a region it once dominated, despite reported threats from Moscow and claims of interference.

Euronews

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

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Armenians go to the polls as Russia watches closely and Trump urges voters to ‘Make Armenia Great Again’

Putin has made thinly veiled threats comparing Armenia's path to that already taken by Ukraine

The Independent UK

‘It’s time to move forward’: Armenians vote in election closely watched by Russia and EU

Voters to choose between pro-Russian opposition and incumbent Nikol Pashinyan, who is more closely aligned with the west

The Guardian - UK

Armenia PM Pashinyan's ruling party wins landslide election victory

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling party has won parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results on Monday, setting the stage for a renewed mandate to pursue closer ties with the West after threats from Moscow.

France 24

Prime Minister Pashinyan’s party leads Armenia election amid westward shift

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s party took an early lead in parliamentary elections on Monday that could strengthen his push towards closer ties with the West, amid tensions with Moscow and accusations of Russian interference.

France 24

Armenia heads to polls amid Russian pressure and threat of ‘Ukrainian scenario’

Relationship between Vladimir Putin and traditional ally has slowly unravelled under current PM Nikol Pashinyan

The Guardian - UK

Imported voters, fake websites: Russia's covert efforts to stop Armenia's pivot West

Russia is reportedly working to unseat Armenia's leader ahead of the June 7 election. Moscow fears his re-election will cement Armenia's shift towards the West. Plans include disinformation campaigns and transporting Russian-Armenians to influence the vote. Armenia has been moving closer to Europe and the US, a move that displeases…

The Economic Times

‘A bridge, not an obstacle’: is Armenia a new crossroads between east and west?

As former Soviet Republic goes to the polls, it finds itself in a strategic tug of war between Russia, the US, Turkey, Europe and Azerbaijan

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Euronews

Putin issues ultimatum to Armenia over closer ties with EU

In a rare blunt exchange at the Kremlin, Russia's president issued a public warning to Armenia, telling Yerevan to choose between the EU and Russia. The Armenian prime minister responded that in his country, the people of Armenia run a democratic political process.

Euronews

Armenia and Azerbaijan move closer to peace, pushing Russia out from the South Caucasus

Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan meet in Abu Dhabi to finalise the peace agreement and forge a future side by side after nearly four decades of conflict. What was previously seen as an impossible peace became a reality after Russia’s all-out war against Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Armenian lawmakers brawl as the government cracks down on its political opponents

A brawl erupted in Armenia’s National Assembly involving an opposition lawmaker who later was stripped of his parliamentary immunity and faces prosecution for calling for the ouster of President Nikol Pashinyan

Al Jazeera

In Armenia, a bitter dispute escalates between PM Pashinyan and the Church

Church decries ‘anti-clerical campaign’ after premier alleged that Catholicos fathered a child and backed a coup plot.

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The Independent UK

Armenian authorities arrest an archbishop and accuse him of plotting against the government

One of Armenia’s top religious leaders was arrested on terrorism charges and accused of plotting to overthrow the government, the second arrest in a week of a prominent political opponent

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