Pashinyan Dismisses ‘Ukrainian Scenario’ Threats as Polls Open in Armenia

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan dismissed recent threats from Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko regarding a potential “Ukrainian scenario” for Armenia, calling them “not serious”. Speaking at a press briefing after casting his ballot in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, Pashinyan addressed internal and external pressure regarding the country’s foreign policy course. He rejected calls for an immediate referendum on choosing between the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) and the European Union, noting that Armenia has not yet officially applied for EU candidate status.