Samvel Karapetyan

Armenia's opposition faces arrests as Strong Armenia party challenges the ruling Civil Contract party's election victory in court, alleging electoral violations and suppression. The Armenian government denies wrongdoing, while international observers note a 'genuine choice' amid a confrontational campaign marked by criminal cases against opposition candidates.

Armenia’s polling authority confirmed Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party won 49.7% of the vote in the June 7 election, securing a majority. The pro-Russian opposition Strong Armenia challenged the results, citing alleged violations, while geopolitical tensions over Armenia’s EU aspirations and Russia’s influence were central to the campaign.

Armenia’s pro-Europe Civil Contract party won nearly 50% of the vote in Sunday's election, defeating the pro-Russian Strong Armenia party, which received around 23%. The victory occurred despite disinformation efforts linked to Russia.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan claimed victory in parliamentary elections with his Civil Contract party securing 49.82% of votes, positioning the election as a test of Russia’s influence. The opposition Strong Armenia bloc, led by Samvel Karapetyan, received 23.28%, while Russia imposed export restrictions on Armenian goods, described as 'economic coercion' by the EU.

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.

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan after his party Civil Contract won 49.8% in the election, ahead of Samvel Karapetyan's 23.3%. Kaja Kallas praised the vote as a step toward a 'European future' despite Russian pressure.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan claimed victory in the general election with his Civil Contract party securing 49.81% of the vote. Four parties, including pro-Russia groups, crossed the 4% threshold to enter parliament. EU officials congratulated Pashinyan, emphasizing Armenia's growing ties to Europe.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party won the general election with 49.81% of the vote, aiming to shift Armenia's geopolitical focus toward the EU and away from Russia. His main opponent, Samvel Karapetyan, whose Strong Armenia party secured 23.29%, is under house arrest for allegedly advocating government overthrow. EU officials praised Pashinyan, highlighting strengthened ties with Europe.

Armenia’s ruling pro-Europe party, led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, secured a slim majority in parliamentary elections, reinforcing the country’s shift towards Europe. The opposition Strong Armenia alliance, led by Samvel Karapetyan, won 25% of parliamentary seats.

Armenia's parliamentary election exit polls show the ruling Civil Contract party leading with 56.7% against 17.5% for Strong Armenia. The election follows the cession of Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijan in 2023 and includes allegations of Russian meddling and vote-buying arrests.

Armenians voted in a parliamentary election as the government seeks to reduce ties with Russia and strengthen Western cooperation. The opposition includes pro-Russia parties, and Russian officials have imposed export restrictions, while Armenian authorities issued arrest warrants for opposition members.

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 are voting in an election that could shift the country’s alignment from Russia to Europe. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party is favored over pro-Russian opposition candidates, while billionaire Samvel Karapetyan, a key challenger, campaigns from house arrest.

Armenia held its 9th legislative parliament election with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Treaty party leading at 30% support. Pashinyan seeks a majority to finalize a peace treaty with Azerbaijan and shift diplomatic focus toward the EU, facing opposition from pro-Russian factions including the Strong Armenia alliance led by Samvel Karapetyan.

Armenian authorities arrested six candidates from the Strong Armenia party, a pro-Russian opposition group, a day before general elections. The party's leader, Samvel Karapetyan, is under house arrest on charges of calling for government overthrow, which he denies.

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.

Samvel Karapetyan, a Pro-Russian billionaire under house arrest, is the biggest challenger to a pro-western incumbent in Sunday’s Armenian election.