June 7 2026
Armenia heads to polls in choice between Russia and EU
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PoliticsArmenia
Sergei Satanovskii
Armenians are voting in a parliamentary election seen as a choice between closer ties with Russia or the EU. Polls suggest support for an EU path, but trust in the government — especially in border regions — is shaky.
Armenia’s strategic location in the South Caucasus region makes it a key geopolitical flashpoint between the European Union and Russia.
The incumbent prime minister, Nikol Pashinyan, is seeking closer relations with the European Union and the United States. His main challenger is pro-Moscow billionaire Samvel Karapetyan.
Moscow continues to play a central role in the country’s economy: exports, imports, remittances, and gas supplies are all closely tied to Russia.
DW correspondent Sergei Satanovskii traveled to Armenia, speaking to residents about their views ahead of the vote.
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