Armenia votes as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government

Armenia held a parliamentary election on 7 June 2026, with Russia and the West watching closely. Reuters described the vote as taking place with peace efforts and Russia in focus, and the Associated Press wrote that it took place under Russian pressure aimed at preventing a drift toward the West. Al Jazeera called it a test of the prime minister's pivot to Europe.

Reuters reported that Pashinyan sealed an election win while the pro-Russian opposition polled strongly. Observers alleged Russian interference.