Armenia's Ruling Party Wins Parliamentary Election

Armenia's ruling party led by Nikol Pashinyan has won the country's parliamentary election, according to partial results. Pashinyan claimed victory with only a fraction of votes counted. The Russian Foreign Ministry said the vote took place amid pressure on the opposition and Western interference. Kazakhstan's President Tokayev and Ukraine's President Zelensky congratulated Pashinyan, with Zelensky urging the EU to support Armenia. Experts warn that Pashinyan lacks a mandate for a pro-European shift and that Armenia could face a deep crisis over its EU push.