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Armenia votes under Russian economic pressure as Pashinyan seeks second term
Moscow has banned Armenian exports worth millions while the prime minister campaigns on a platform of European integration that has divided the country.
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Robert Kocharyan
Former president of Armenia, Armenia Alliance
What we have reported
- Leads the main opposition alliance advocating restoration of deep military and economic ties with Russia.
- Former president, described as a friend of Putin, polling at 4% in the IRI survey.
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Politics
Armenia votes on EU future as Russia pressures former ally
Parliamentary election on 7 June becomes de facto referendum on geopolitical orientation, with Pashinyan's Civil Contract leading polls but facing Russian economic retaliation and a fragmented pro-Moscow opposition.
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