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Armenia's Pro-West Government Wins Election Despite Russian Pressure

Armenia's pro-West government wins election despite Russian pressure

BBC World·1d ago

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Armenia's pro-West government led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has won the country's election, with his Civil Contract Party securing nearly 50% of the vote. The victory comes despite significant pressure from Russia, which has traditionally influenced Armenian politics. Pashinyan's win represents a decisive mandate for his party's Western-oriented policies over other contenders.