Russian influence
Coverage of Russian influence in the Nexus archive.
- Armenia election: Prime Minister Pashinyan declares victory
Prime Minister Pashinyan declared victory in Armenia's election, which could solidify his push toward the West and away from Russian influence. The election is the first since Armenia's 2023 military defeat by Azerbaijan.
- Nukes are off the agenda as Xi Jinping heads to North Korea
Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea does not include nuclear weapons on the agenda. China expresses concern over Russian influence and a potential Trump-Kim summit.
- Armenia Votes – Russia Piles on the Pressure
Armenians will vote on June 7 in an election that could decide whether the country continues Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s pro-Western shift or remains aligned with Russia. Russia has intensified economic and political pressure, while supporters of European integration frame the vote as a referendum on Armenia’s geopolitical future and independence from Russian influence.