Pashinyan moves to defuse Russia tensions while pledging Armenia's sovereignty ahead of crucial vote

Jun 2, 2026 - 16:00
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Pashinyan moves to defuse Russia tensions while pledging Armenia's sovereignty ahead of crucial vote
With the latest polls showing him on course for a landslide victory on Sunday, PM Nikol Pashinyan told Armenians – and Russia – that he is seeking a balanced yet sovereign approach to his foreign policy, as Russia continued to exert pressure by imposing more sanctions ahead of the crucial vote.