Nikol Pashinyan
Yerevan is deepening ties with the EU and the US and preparing an application to join the EU. Russia retains influence through trade, energy, and its military base.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that Armenia may begin submitting an application to join the EU in the near future. The country does not yet have candidate status.
Paris was left out of the TRIPP project and lost a key ally in Pashinyan’s government. At the same time, Yerevan maintains ties with the United States, the EU, and Russia.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, discussing the results of the visit and priority areas of cooperation. The parties agreed to maintain a constant dialogue.
President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan signed a decree on August 2 appointing Nikol Pashinyan as Prime Minister. Earlier, Pashinyan submitted a resignation letter.
Nikol Pashinyan submitted a resignation statement from the post of Prime Minister of Armenia. Until the formation of a new government, members of the government will continue to perform their duties.
The Eagle Partner-2026 exercises will take place in Armenia from June 17 to 25 with the participation of the US and the EU. The goal of the event is to prepare for international peacekeeping missions.
The CEC of Armenia announced the victory of Nikol Pashinyan's party, which received 49. 74% of the vote. The political force will have 61 mandates and will be able to form a government independently.
Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Pashinyan on his victory, ignoring hundreds of electoral violations. OSCE observers recorded instances of bribery and selective justice.
Pashinyan's party won 50% of the vote in the elections and retained power. The vote confirmed the course toward a further weakening of Russia's political influence in the country.
Armenia's CEC has completed the vote count, with Pashinyan's party garnering 49. 81%. Due to the redistribution of mandates, it is projected to secure approximately 60% of the seats in parliament.
Pashinyan announced the victory of his party in the elections in Armenia. Civil Contract is leading with a result of 54.5 percent of the vote.
Armenia's CEC has released the first election results, where Pashinyan's party leads with 54. 86%. Voter turnout was the highest since 2018, reaching 58.97%.
Pashinyan's Civil Contract party leads the elections in Armenia with 32% of the vote. The pro-Russian Strong Armenia has only 11% of voter support.
Nikol Pashinyan denied the existence of tension in relations with Russia. He emphasized the institutional framework and close ties with Putin.
Six candidates from the "Strong Armenia" bloc were arrested in Armenia for fraud and voter intimidation. The Kremlin project attempted to counter Pashinyan's course.
Armenia's CEC allowed the "Strong Armenia" bloc to participate in the June 7 elections. The commission found no grounds to cancel the registration of the pro-Russian force.
The Russian Federation is pressuring Armenia ahead of the June 7 elections to remove Pashinyan. Simultaneously, the Kremlin is restricting imports and plans to mobilize 100,000 voters from the Armenian diaspora in Russia.
The Civil Contract party could receive 65% of the vote according to a Brivis poll. No opposition party is garnering more than 12% of voter support.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has summoned Ambassador Sergei Kopyrkin to Moscow due to Armenia's rapprochement with the EU. Putin is threatening tariff hikes and restrictions for Armenian workers.
EAEU countries demand Armenia hold a referendum to choose between the union and the EU. A report on the consequences of suspending Yerevan's membership will be prepared by December.
Moscow is preparing disinformation and the transportation of 100,000 voters to influence the elections. The Russian Federation is pressuring Yerevan due to Pashinyan's rapprochement with the US and the West.
At the EAEU summit, Putin will discuss sanctions against Armenia due to its course toward the EU. Moscow is already restricting the import of goods and threatening to revise gas prices.
Armenia will build a new gas pipeline and move away from its sole ally. Pashinyan plans to implement reforms according to European Union standards.
Marco Rubio and Nikol Pashinyan signed an agreement on the development of the TRIPP corridor. The countries also agreed on a partnership in the mining sector.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced the opening of the Akhalkalaki–Kars railway for Armenian exports. This will allow the country to establish connections with the EU.
The Russian Federation has intensified pressure on Armenia due to its course toward the EU and the summit involving Zelenskyy. Moscow has banned flower imports and is threatening the country's withdrawal from the EAEU.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin has called Armenia's course toward joining the European Union instead of the EAEU unacceptable. Earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan stated that Yerevan is not Russia's ally "on the issue of Ukraine."
Pashinyan stated that Armenia is not Russia's ally on the issue of Ukraine. Yerevan provides humanitarian aid to Kyiv and has hosted Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a visit.
Macron sang a song by Charles Aznavour accompanied by Nikol Pashinyan on drums. The event took place during a state dinner of the leaders in Yerevan.