Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan claims victory in election seen as test of Russia’s influence
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on early Monday (June 8, 2026) claimed victory in a general election seen as a test of Russia’s influence in the South Caucasus state, as the latest preliminary results showed his governing Civil Contract party came first with 49.82% of the vote. Mr. Pashinyan and the governing Civil Contract party…