Moscow's policy toward Armenia in the run-up to the crucial parliamentary elections in Armenia on June 7 has shifted from mere irritation to practical pressure. Russia is no longer simply expressing dissatisfaction with Armenia's leadership's attempts to build closer ties with the West, but is actively trying to raise the cost of that turn for Armenian society. Russia has been clear that closer ties with the EU may bring political symbolism and Western diplomatic support, but remaining inside

Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has rejected Russia's demand for a referendum on joining the European Union. Pashinyan stated that Armenia's relationship with Russia is…

Russia is raising the pressure on Armenia as traditional ally looks to the West.

Armenia will hold parliamentary elections on June 7, a vote most observers describe as crucial. Eight years after the country's Velvet Revolution, Armenia's pro-European Prime…

Russia allegedly explored covert measures, including transporting Russia-based Armenian citizens to vote, as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan heads into Armenia’s parliamentary…

Armenia’s foreign policy direction has become a big issue in advance of Sunday’s parliamentary elections

Russia has mulled an extraordinary measure of exporting humans to Armenia in an effort to undermine Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s chances of retaining power in the…

Armenia votes on June 7 amid mounting Russian pressure, with the election shaping up as a choice between Moscow and Europe.

Moscow's policy toward Armenia in the run-up to the crucial parliamentary elections in Armenia on June 7 has shifted from mere irritation to practical pressure. Russia is no…

Russia has increased its pressure on Armenia ahead of Sunday’s parliamentary elections, pulling out virtually all the stops linked to trade should its long-term ally persist in…

Armenians go to the polls on June 7 in parliamentary elections in which the country’s basic foreign policy orientation is at stake. While Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian has pulled…

Armenia will vote in a parliamentary election on June 7 set to test Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Western tilt, as the country faces threats and allegations of interference…

Armenia's parliamentary elections Sunday will focus on its geopolitical future as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks closer ties with the EU and the U.S.

Both Moscow and Brussels are closely watching the vote