‘It’s time to move forward’: Armenians vote in election closely watched by Russia and EU
Armenians are voting in a parliamentary election that pits incumbent Nikol Pashinyan against pro-Russian opposition candidates. The outcome is expected to determine whether the country continues its shift toward Western alliances or returns to its traditional ties with Moscow.
Why it matters
The election is a pivotal geopolitical event that could alter the balance of power in the South Caucasus region.
Voters cast their ballots during parliamentary elections in Yerevan, Armenia. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Voters cast their ballots during parliamentary elections in Yerevan, Armenia. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images Armenia ‘It’s time to move forward’: Armenians vote in election closely watched by Russia and EU Voters to choose between pro-Russian opposition and incumbent Nikol Pashinyan, who is more closely aligned with the west
Balanced reporting on a complex geopolitical situation involving multiple international stakeholders.
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