Armenian voters handed Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan a decisive victory, reinforcing the country's shift toward deeper ties with Europe and the United States despite continued economic links to Russia.

The election result, once confirmed, would cement Pashinyan's Westward push away from Russian influence. It is the first vote since a 2023 crushing military defeat by Azerbaijan.

Armenians have voted in elections that pit pro-EU Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan against the pro-Russia opposition. Peace efforts with longtime foe Azerbaijan are also a main…