Armenia, once Russia's reliable ally, considers an EU future

Jun 7, 2026, 06:58 AM en source ↗
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Summary

Armenia is holding an election on June 7 that will serve as a referendum on the country's geopolitical orientation, with the population increasingly favouring closer ties with the EU over its longstanding alliance with Russia. The vote tests how far public opinion has shifted in a country once considered a reliable Moscow ally. A pro-EU result would represent a major geopolitical realignment in the South Caucasus.

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Armenians are set to vote on the country's future geopolitical direction on June 7. The election will be a test of public opinion in the long-standing Russia ally, where the population is increasingly eyeing the EU.

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