Central Election Committee
Coverage of Central Election Committee in the Nexus archive.
- Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan claims victory in election seen as test of Russia's influence
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan claimed victory in a general election with his Civil Contract party securing 49.82% of votes, positioning the result as a test of Russia's influence in the region. Opponent Samvel Karapetyan, under house arrest for alleged government overthrow advocacy, rejected charges as politically motivated, while Russian officials imposed export restrictions and warned of Ukraine-like consequences.
- Armenians vote in general election under Russian pressure aimed at preventing a drift toward West
Armenians voted in a parliamentary election as the government seeks to reduce Russian influence and strengthen ties with the West. Russian officials imposed export restrictions and warned Armenia against shifting away from Moscow, while Armenian authorities issued arrest warrants for opposition figures. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized continued cooperation with the European Union and denied tensions with Russia.
- Armenians go to the polls under Russian pressure aimed at preventing a drift toward West
Armenians are voting in parliamentary elections amid Russian pressure to prevent closer ties with the West. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party aims to strengthen Western relations, while pro-Russian opposition parties and Russian export restrictions influence the political landscape.