Armenia votes in election with Russia and EU looking on
Key takeaways
- Armenians have voted in elections that pit pro-EU Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan against the pro-Russia opposition.
- Turnout was nearly 59% when polls closed at 8 p.m. local time (1600 GMT/UTC), according to the Central Election Commission, with partial results expected early Monday.
- Polls have shown Pashinyan and his party well in the lead with up to 32% support, compared with just 11% for Strong Armenia.
Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.
Armenians have voted in elections that pit pro-EU Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan against the pro-Russia opposition. Peace efforts with longtime foe Azerbaijan are also a main election issue.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Ex WRArmenian voters are choosing between the European Union and Russia Image: Vahram Baghdasaryan/Photolure/REUTERSAdvertisement Armenians voted on Sunday in a parliamentary election that seems likely to bolster the country's pro-EU trajectory, despite Russia's anger at the course the government has taken.
Turnout was nearly 59% when polls closed at 8 p.m. local time (1600 GMT/UTC), according to the Central Election Commission, with partial results expected early Monday.