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Armenia's parliamentary elections could determine its geopolitical alignment between Russia and the West. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's push for closer EU and US ties contrasts with opposition parties advocating pro-Russia policies. Relations with Russia deteriorated after Azerbaijan's 2023 control of Karabakh, prompting Armenia to distance itself from Moscow through actions like joining the International Criminal Court and suspending participation in the Collective Security Treaty Organization.

Armenia’s parliamentary elections will determine its geopolitical alignment between the West and Russia. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan campaigns for closer EU/US ties, while opposition parties advocate maintaining Russian influence. Relations with Russia soured after Azerbaijan’s 2023 takeover of Karabakh, which Armenian authorities blamed on Russian peacekeepers’ inaction.

Armenia’s parliamentary elections could redefine its geopolitical alignment as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks closer ties with the EU and U.S. amid criticism from pro-Russia opposition parties. Relations with Russia soured after Azerbaijan’s 2023 control of Karabakh, prompting Armenia to weaken its ties with Moscow and pursue Western partnerships.

Russia's influence over its neighbors is declining as countries like Armenia, Moldova, and Georgia shift toward EU and U.S. partnerships while maintaining pragmatic ties with Moscow. Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan have distanced themselves quietly, and traditionally close allies Hungary and Serbia are moving toward European integration.