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A Breavis poll ahead of Armenia's June 7 vote projects PM Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party winning about 65% of decided votes, signaling a landslide and a shift toward a pro-Western alignment that could strain Moscow as Armenia pivots away from Russia and toward Western integration and the Azerbaijan peace framework.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Yerevan, Armenia, becoming the first sitting U.S. vice president to visit the country, where he held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at the President’s Residence, marking a milestone in U.S.–Armenia diplomacy.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is navigating delicate peace talks while trying to balance relations with Russia and the West. Facing mounting concerns of a new war in the South Caucasus, Pashinyan emphasizes Armenia's democratic and developing nature, despite recent setbacks and public anger over concessions made for peace. Tensions with Azerbaijan persist, with fears of a potential land grab, while Armenia's reliance on Russia for security is questioned. Pashinyan seeks to maintain relationships with both Russia and the West, emphasizing the importance of making the peace process in the South Caucasus work for the region's stability.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated in an interview that his country is not an ally to Russia in the war with Ukraine, despite being viewed as one of Russia's partners by the West. Pashinyan also expressed concern about the conflict's impact on Armenia's relationships. He added that Armenia has not yet decided whether to participate in upcoming Collective Security Treaty Organization military exercises.