Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan claimed victory in parliamentary elections held on June 7, 2026, with his pro-Western governing party securing a mandate to continue the country's geopolitical pivot away from traditional ally Russia and toward Europe and the West.
Armenians voted in parliamentary elections on June 7, 2026, with exit polls showing the pro-EU ruling party in the lead as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's government seeks to loosen ties with Moscow and deepen cooperation with the West despite mounting Russian pressure.
Armenia is experiencing a massive disinformation campaign ahead of upcoming elections, while Kosovo prepares for its third parliamentary election in 18 months following political deadlock, highlighting democratic fragility in post-conflict regions.
Russia has recalled its envoy to Armenia and a Moscow-led economic grouping is threatening to suspend the country as tensions escalate over Armenia's bid to join the European Union ahead of a key vote.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend the EPC summit in Yerevan, making Canada the first non-European nation to participate in the meeting focused on security and geopolitical tensions amid uncertainty over US policy.
