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(MENAFN) Armenia’s opposition forces have announced plans to challenge the outcome of the recent parliamentary election, with former President Robert Kocharyan, leader of the Armenia Alliance, pledging to contest the official results.

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(MENAFN) Russian authorities have cautioned Armenia’s leadership against interpreting the outcome of Sunday’s parliamentary election as a mandate to fundamentally alter the country’s geopolitical direction.

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(MENAFN) Russian officials have indicated that there is currently no confirmed arrangement for a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan following Armenia’s recent parliamentary elections.

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(MENAFN) The 2026 parliamentary elections in Armenia represent more than a political contest, reflecting broader social and geopolitical changes in the South Caucasus, according to analysis of recent developments.

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(MENAFN) Armenia’s top diplomat has expressed confidence that relations with Türkiye could be fully normalized in the near future, pointing to ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two sides.

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(MENAFN) Polling stations have opened across Armenia as voters participate in parliamentary elections that are widely viewed as a decisive moment for the country’s political direction, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Armenia opened polling stations on Sunday at 8 a.m. local time (0400 GMT) for its parliamentary elections, according to state media reports.

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(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday extended congratulations to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan after his party emerged victorious in Armenia’s parliamentary elections held over the weekend. "The United States stands with...

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(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended formal congratulations Monday to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan following his electoral victory in weekend parliamentary elections, reaffirming Washington's commitment to peace and...

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(MENAFN) The European Union has pledged a €50 million support package for Armenia as part of efforts to strengthen ties with Yerevan ahead of an upcoming parliamentary election, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Türkiye has expressed approval over the smooth and peaceful completion of Armenia’s parliamentary elections, while also calling for renewed momentum toward regional peace and normalization.

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(MENAFN) Russia on Monday alleged that Armenia’s parliamentary election, held over the weekend, took place under significant external influence and intense pressure on opposition groups.

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(MENAFN) Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared victory in the country's parliamentary elections in the early hours of Monday, even as ballot counting continued across the nation's 2,005 polling stations.

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(MENAFN) Authorities in Armenia have arrested six parliamentary candidates from the opposition Strong Armenia bloc just one day before the country’s general election, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Armenia will hold a key parliamentary election on Sunday that is expected to influence the country’s foreign policy trajectory, particularly its recent push toward closer relations with Europe under the current administration, according...

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(MENAFN) Russia has put Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on notice, cautioning that his Civil Contract party's narrow Sunday election victory cannot be read as a popular mandate to unilaterally steer Armenia away from Moscow and toward...

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(MENAFN) Russia leveled sharp accusations Monday, claiming that Armenia's weekend parliamentary elections were marred by foreign meddling and relentless pressure on opposition forces — as Moscow signaled it would recalibrate its relationship with...

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(MENAFN) Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed optimism on Sunday about improving relations with Türkiye and establishing formal diplomatic ties, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed optimism on Sunday about normalizing relations with Türkiye and opening borders long sealed by decades of hostility, speaking to journalists after casting his ballot in the country's...

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(MENAFN) Armenian authorities detained six parliamentary candidates from the opposition Strong Armenia bloc on Saturday, just one day before the country votes in a high-stakes general election that could reshape the country's geopolitical...