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Armenians vote in general election watched closely by Russia and the West

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his governing party are looking for a strong mandate for a new geopolitical course for Armenia. The opposition includes some parties that are vocally pro-Russia.

Armenians vote in general election watched closely by Russia and the West
Image: NPR World

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his governing party are looking for a strong mandate for a new geopolitical course for Armenia. The opposition includes some parties that are vocally pro-Russia.

(Image credit: Anthony Pizzoferrato)

Originally published at NPR World

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