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Armenia PM's party wins election, in test of Pashinyan's turn to West - Nikkei Asia

Armenia’s governing Civil Contract party won the parliamentary election with 49.8% of votes, securing a ruling majority amid a Western-leaning pivot and a fragile peace process with Azerbaijan. The result reflects Pashinyan’s strategy to diversify away from Russia toward Europe, while balancing ties with Moscow. Turnout was about 59%. Pro-Russian oppositions Strong Armenia and Armenia Alliance together captured ~31%, entering parliament, though they argued the vote faced Russ