'Fear mongering is the main narrative' in Armenia's elections

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: June 7, 2026Country: Armenia

PoliticsWorld / International

'Fear mongering is the main narrative' in Armenia's elections

Armenia votes in a key parliamentary election as PM Nikol Pashinyan pushes for closer EU and US ties. Maria Titizian, Editor-in-Chief of EVN Reports, discusses the significance of the elections and Russia's role.

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