Armenia heads to polls in choice between Russia and Europe

Voters in Armenia are heading to the polls in parliamentary elections seen as a choice between closer ties to Russia or the West. As polls point to support for a European path, trust in the government — especially in border regions — remains uncertain.

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Armenia‘s strategic location in the South Caucasus region makes it a key geopolitical flashpoint between Europe and Russia.

The incumbent prime minister, Nikol Pashinyan, is seeking closer relations with the European Union and the United States. His main challenger is pro-Moscow billionaire Samvel Karapetyan.

Moscow continues to play a central role in the country’s economy: exports, imports, remittances, and gas supplies are all closely tied to Russia.

DW correspondent Sergei Satanovskii traveled to Armenia, speaking to residents about their views ahead of the vote.

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