Armenia Votes Amid Russian Pressure As Moscow Warns Against Westward Shift And EU Push

Armenia heads to parliamentary elections amid growing pressure from Russia as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan continues pursuing closer ties with Europe and the United States. The vote is widely viewed as a test of Armenia's most significant foreign policy shift since independence, despite the country's deep economic dependence on Moscow.

Relations between Yerevan and Moscow deteriorated sharply after Azerbaijan seized Nagorno-Karabakh in 2023, prompting Armenian officials to question Russia's security commitments. Armenia later suspended participation in the Russia-led CSTO alliance and intensified engagement with European partners.

Russian officials have responded with warnings and trade restrictions affecting key Armenian exports, while President Vladimir Putin cautioned that Armenia could face a "Ukrainian scenario" if it continues its European integration ambitions. Despite the pressure, polls suggest Pashinyan's Civil Contract party remains the strongest political force.

Key Highlights:
• Armenia votes amid mounting Russian pressure
• Putin warned of a possible "Ukrainian scenario"
• Trade restrictions hit Armenian exports
• Nagorno-Karabakh crisis reshaped public opinion
• EU announced €50 million support package
• Russia remains Armenia's dominant economic partner

#Armenia #Russia #NikolPashinyan #Putin #Elections #EuropeanUnion #Geopolitics #SouthCaucasus #NagornoKarabakh #WorldNews

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