Parliamentary Election Tests Armenia’s Strategic Pivot From Moscow Toward EU

Armenia is entering a decisive phase ahead of its parliamentary elections this Sunday, which will serve as a referendum on the country’s shifting geopolitical trajectory and its gradual pivot away from Russia toward the European Union. Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan leads the polls with approximately 32% of the vote, seeking a majority to implement constitutional reforms, finalize a peace treaty with Azerbaijan, and normalize ties with Turkey.