Party Leads Armenia Vote, Pashinyan Claims Victory
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- Pro‑EU ruling party leads according to exit polls in Armenia's parliamentary election.
- Nikol Pashinyan declares victory in the parliamentary election while vote counting continues.
- Russia exerts pressure on Armenia's pro‑Western government during the election.
- BBC reports the election is being closely watched internationally.
Why it matters: The pro‑EU coalition gains a stronger mandate to pursue closer ties with Europe, while Russia's pressure on Armenia intensifies, influencing the country's foreign‑policy orientation in the near term.
