Armenia’s pro-Europe party wins election and cements shift away from Russia
Summary
Armenia’s ruling pro-Europe party, led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, won the recent parliamentary elections, showing the country is moving closer to Europe and away from Russia. The election strengthens Pashinyan’s plan to make peace with neighboring countries Azerbaijan and Turkey and to build stronger ties with the West.Key Facts
- Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party won a narrow majority in Armenia’s parliamentary elections.
- The Strong Armenia alliance, backed by a Russian-Armenian billionaire, gained 25% of the parliamentary seats.
- Pashinyan aims for a peace agreement with Azerbaijan and to normalize relations with Turkey.
- Armenia plans to deepen ties with Europe while staying in the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union.
- The election followed Armenia’s 2023 loss of Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijan, ending decades of Armenian control there.
- Some opposition figures criticized Pashinyan for losing Nagorno-Karabakh, but he views peace efforts as a chance for economic growth and security.
- European leaders welcomed the election result, and President Donald Trump also expressed support for Pashinyan.
- Many Armenians are disappointed with Russia for not helping during the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict despite having peacekeepers in the area.
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