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title: "Elections in Armenia: Pashinyan vs. Kremlin Pressure and Divided Voters"
description: "Decisive parliamentary elections are taking place in Armenia. Nikol Pashinyan is trying to hold onto power and the Western course, facing severe pressure from Russia and the threat of a \"Ukrainian scenario.\" About a third of voters have not yet made up their minds, while the West, including Donald Trump, has already expressed support for the Prime Minister 🇦🇲🗳️🌍"
date: 2026-06-05T07:04:00.000Z
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# Elections in Armenia: Pashinyan vs. Kremlin Pressure and Divided Voters

![Nikol Pashinyan against the Armenian flag, contemplating elections and Kremlin pressure](https://xab.info/media/2026/06/05/vibory-v-armenii-pashinyan-protiv-davleniya-kremlia/vibory-v-armenii-pashinyan-protiv-davleniya-kremlia-1.webp)

This Sunday, June 7, Armenia becomes the center of global political attention. Parliamentary elections are taking place in the republic, the results of which could radically change the country's development vector. The main intrigue of the race boils down to one question: will the incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan be able to hold onto power and maintain the course of rapprochement with the West amid severe pressure from Russia.

### Battle for the Majority and Hybrid Warfare

According to Armenian political scientist Stepan Grigoryan, the key indicator of success for the ruling party will not just be victory, but obtaining a constitutional majority. "Whether it will be more than 50% of the votes or not — that is already a question. Because there is a tough struggle, taking into account that Russia is using various methods of hybrid warfare," the expert noted.

The situation on the electoral field remains tense. According to recent polls, about a third of voters have not yet made a final decision. Political scientist Ruben Meghryan explains this by the ambivalence of sentiments in society:

    - A significant part of the citizens remains apolitical and does not plan to participate in the voting.

    - Another part of the voters has already made up their minds, but is not yet ready to openly declare their support.

### Disappointment in Reforms and Alternatives

Despite the fact that pressure from Russia may mobilize the pro-European population, a split is brewing among Pashinyan's supporters. Ruben Meghryan notes that some citizens supporting European integration have begun to view the actions of the current government skeptically.

The cause of dissatisfaction is the slowness in conducting internal reforms. These voters are not ready to vote for pro-Russian forces, but they are also not in a hurry to return the mandate of trust to Pashinyan. They are considering alternative parties that offer a Western course but act as the opposition.

"There is a segment that has become disappointed in the current government due to the slowness of reforms. They will not vote for these Putinists, but the question is whether they will come to the elections. If they do, who will they vote for," the political scientist summarized.

### Geopolitical Confrontation: From Threats to Support

The context of the elections goes far beyond Armenia's internal politics. The country is engulfed in a real storm of geopolitical intrigue. Reuters, citing Western intelligence services, reported on Russia's attempts to influence the voting results in favor of pro-Russian forces. Moscow categorically rejects these accusations.

Pressure on Yerevan has intensified against the backdrop of Armenia's intentions to deepen cooperation with the European Union. The Russian side is using economic weapons:

    - Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation Sergey Tsivilev warned of a possible cessation of preferential supplies of gas, oil products, and diamonds.

    - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Mikhail Galuzin stated that the course towards European integration is "absolutely unacceptable" for Moscow and contradicts obligations within the EAEU.

The harshest signals came from President Vladimir Putin. He warned Pashinyan against further rapprochement with the EU, threatening with the so-called "Ukrainian scenario." The head of the Russian Federation called on Yerevan to coordinate its foreign policy decisions with the Kremlin.

In contrast, the West is demonstrating determination to support Yerevan. US President Donald Trump expressed "full and unconditional support" to the incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, calling him a "wonderful friend and leader." Thus, on June 7, Armenia is betting on its fate under conditions where the price of a mistake could be fatal.