Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan has appointed Nikol Pashinyan as prime minister following the Civil Contract party's victory in the June 7 parliamentary elections, where they secured 49.75% of votes.
OSCE Secretary-General Feridun Sinirlioglu reportedly offered to assist in ousting the head of the Armenian Apostolic Church during a phone call with Russian pranksters posing as Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan. The pranksters claimed the OSCE's help would be a 'trump card' to remove Catholicos Karekin II.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, during a visit to Russia, stated Armenia's ambition to secure a prominent position in the global IT and high-tech industry through digitalization, AI, and data analysis, highlighting recent industrial growth and cooperation within the EAEU.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan affirmed Armenia's interest in continuing its participation in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) during a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin at the Innoprom exhibition, expressing hope for constructive resolution of issues.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that his government does not seek to create a crisis in relations with Russia, emphasizing that Armenia acts in its own national interests while considering its international partners. This comes amid discussions about potential restructuring of economic ties by Russia.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Armenia next week to discuss strategic relations with PM Nikol Pashinyan. This follows a recent EU support package aimed at mitigating Russia's trade restrictions and Armenia's pro-Western shift.
Armenia's ruling Civil Contract party, led by PM Nikol Pashinyan, has secured a constitutional majority with 64 out of 105 seats in snap parliamentary elections. This win allows them to form the government independently and pass constitutional laws, though not amend the constitution.
Six Armenian opposition groups, including the Armenia and Strong Armenia blocs and four parties, have declared the June 7 parliamentary elections illegitimate. They stated the results cannot form a basis for legitimate authorities and placed full responsibility for further escalation on Nikol Pashinyan's administration.
Armenia's Central Electoral Commission announced final results: PM Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party won with 49.75%, followed by Strong Armenia (23.27%) and Armenia bloc (9.92%). Prosperous Armenia failed to pass the 4% threshold.
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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov highlights numerous election irregularities in Armenia's June 7 parliamentary elections, citing reports of carousel voting and ballot removal, as Nikol Pashinyan's party leads with 49.8% of the vote.
Le elezioni parlamentari in Armenia vedono la vittoria del partito Contratto Civile del premier Nikol Pashinyan secondo gli exit poll, con margini variabili. La vittoria è cruciale per le riforme costituzionali e gli avvicinamenti all'UE, nonostante la Russia cerchi di influenzare il risultato.
Armenia holds parliamentary elections on June 7, with PM Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party facing main rival Samvel Karapetyan's Strong Armenia bloc amid strong societal polarization.
The EU and US have declared strong support for Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan ahead of elections, as Russia imposes economic sanctions and threatens membership in the Eurasian Economic Union due to Armenia's pro-Western stance. The EU announced a €50 million support package and a joint task force.
Elezioni in Armenia con il partito di Pashinyan che punta all'adesione UE e partnership USA, sfidato da forze filo-russe. La pace con l'Azerbaijan e la "Trump Route" sono centrali, ma Mosca minaccia ritorsioni.
Russia's Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin stated that Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan is determined to join the EU but is not informing his people about the potential economic costs and consequences of withdrawing from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan is balancing a pro-West stance with avoiding escalation with Russia ahead of elections. He stated Armenia will work within the Eurasian Economic Union until an EU choice is unavoidable, calling EU membership "theoretical" and a referendum "unreasonable" for now.
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan stated that a resolution from four EAEU leaders supporting a referendum on Armenia's EU or EAEU membership is balanced. He clarified that such a referendum would only occur after Armenia officially applies for full EU membership.
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party is projected to win nearly 65% of decided voters in June 7 elections, per a Breavis poll, signaling a pro-Western shift despite escalating Russian pressure and economic threats.
