Pro-EU ruling party leads Armenia parliamentary election, exit polls show

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has declared victory in the parliamentary elections, with his pro-EU Civil Contract party leading the polls. The election was framed as a choice between democratic reform and alignment with Russia, amid allegations of voter fraud.
Why it matters
The election results signal a potential shift in Armenia's geopolitical alignment following the loss of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Final results are expected to be declared later on Monday
The framing emphasizes democratic reforms and EU alignment, which aligns with the editorial perspective of the source.
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