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

The Guardian · Jun 8, 2026, 7:20 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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

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