Armenian voters have backed Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, reinforcing the country's apparent shift toward closer ties with Europe. The outcome has drawn criticism from Moscow and intensified debate over Armenia's geopolitical future. This episode explores the election results, regional reactions, and the strategic implications for the South Caucasus.

Armenia Votes For Pro-EU Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Moscow Cries Foul 

Emmanuel Macron performs “La Bohème” in Armenia with Nikol Pashinyan on drums, creating a viral moment of cultural diplomacy in Yerevan.

Emmanuel Macron sings Aznavour in Yerevan, joins Nikol Pashinyan in viral musical moment

Azerbaijan forces started shelling on Armenian territory killing at least 49 Armenian soldiers. "As of now 49 soldiers have been killed, but this is not the final figure," stated Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

49 Armenian soldiers killed as clashes erupt between Armenia, Azerbaijan

After three Armenian soldiers were killed along the border with Azerbaijan, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he could consider stationing outposts of Russian border guards along the entire stretch of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border.

Armenia considers Russian army outposts along Azerbaijan border

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Mondat registered decisive victory in parliamentary elections. He secured a victory in spite of the anger over Armenia's defeat in Nagorno-Karabakh region with Azerbaijan.

Armenia PM wins snap election despite Nagorno-Karabakh defeat anger

At least 20,000 supporters of Armenia's opposition candidate Robert Kocharyan rallied in his support in Armenian capital Yerevan on Friday. Armenia is to hold snap parlimentary elections this weekend.

At least 20,000 rally for Armenia opposition leader ahead of polls: Report

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has stepped down ahead of country's early general election. Pashinyan had been under pressure to resign since ethnic Armenians lost territory in fighting in and around the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave within Azerbaijan.

Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan resigns to clear way for early general elections

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan resigned on Sunday. This has formalised a parliamentary vote to be held in June 20. This will be an effort to defuse a protracted political crisis.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan resigns

Armenia's embattled prime minister on Sunday confirmed that he will step down from the post in April in order to allow for an early parliamentary election. Nikol Pashinyan has faced weeks of protests calling for his ouster in the wake of Armenia's defeat in last year's war with Azerbaijan.

Armenia PM confirms he will step down in April to allow election 

Tensions between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the country’s army reignited after PM Pashinyan relieved the country's Chief of General Staff Onik Gasparyan of his duties.

Armenia: PM Pashinyan fires army chief amid coup fears

Armenia's embattled Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told thousands of rallying supporters on Monday that he was ready to hold early elections to bring the country out of a political crisis.

Armenia Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says ready for early elections to end crisis

A crowd of Armenian protesters forced their way into a government building in Armenia's capital Yerevan on Monday, as per a report by RIA news agency quoted by Reuters.

Armenian protesters enter government building to demand PM's resignation: Report

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Thursday called the armed forces announcement demanding his resignation an "attempted military coup". He also asked his supporters to gather in the centre of the capital Yerevan.

Armenian PM slams attempted 'military coup'; armed forces chief sacked

Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Monday hosted talks with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azeri President Ilham Aliyev to resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

Nagorno-Karabakh: Putin hosts talks between Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders

Thousands of Armenians blocked streets in the capital Yerevan and called for the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan over a ceasefire deal.

Armenia: Protesters block Yerevan streets over ceasefire deal

Thousands of protesters rallied in the Armenian capital on Saturday in a renewed call for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to resign over a controversial peace agreement with Azerbaijan.

Thousands rally in Armenia in renewed call for PM's dismissal

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Monday called for halt to violence after reports of an attempt on his life. Pashinyan has fuelled outrage after he announced a Moscow-brokered peace deal that ended weeks of heavy fighting over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh that left at least 2,400 dead and displaced tens of thousands.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan calls for halt to violence over peace deal

In an exclusive interview with WION, Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that the United States should merge its peace efforts for Nagorno Karabakh with Russia. WION's Palki Sharma brings you an excerpt.

Gravitas: Armenian PM says US should merge its peace efforts with Russia

An Armenian woman and child were killed Sunday when heavy fighting erupted between Azerbaijan and Armenian separatists, with the two foes accusing each other of starting fighting that led to casualties on both sides.

Child, woman among casualties in Nagorny Karabakh heavy fighting

Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his family tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Monday, as the country saw a rise in infection cases. Also read: Tanker truck drives into George Floyd protests in Minneapolis; driver handed over to police Pashinyan posted a self-recorded video on Facebook where he said: "My coronavirus test was positive yesterday.

Armenia PM Nikol Pashinyan tests positive for coronavirus as cases rise

Armenia has backed New Delhi on Kashmir, saying we defend the Indian position. In a candid chat with WION's diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA), Armenia PM Nikol Pashinyan also talked about trade, terror and climate change.

We fully defend Indian position: Armenia PM Nikol Pashinyan on Jammu and Kashmir

WION exclusively in conversation with Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan. Watch video to know more.

WION exclusively in conversation with Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan

India's growth very solid, government should heed RBI's message: IMF It is important for the Indian government to heed the RBI's message on financial stability, IMF's Chief Economist Maurice Obstfeld said, amid reports of friction between the central bank and the finance ministry.

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The electoral bloc of Armenia's acting prime minister Nikol Pashinyan won a landslide victory in Sunday's snap parliamentary elections, which were triggered by the reformist leader seeking to cement his political authority in the post-Soviet country.

Armenia acting PM Nikol Pashinyan wins in snap parliamentary elections

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