AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoArmenian Election Countdown: A new poll says Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract could win nearly 65% of decided voters in the June 7 parliamentary election, as Russia steps up diplomatic and economic pressure over Yerevan’s pro-West pivot. Russian Pressure Escalates: Moscow recalled its ambassador to Armenia for consultations, warning that EU alignment clashes with EAEU membership, while EAEU leaders push for a referendum on EU vs bloc ties. Campaign Rhetoric Turns Sharp: Belarus President Lukashenko urged Armenians not to “repeat the Ukrainian scenario,” and the “Armenia” alliance held a major Freedom Square rally framing June 7 as a fight for territorial integrity. Geopolitics Beyond Yerevan: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy said Russia’s messaging about Armenia reflects broader regional pressure, calling for stronger European support. Legal and Political Fallout: Samvel Karapetyan filed a defamation lawsuit against parliament speaker Alen Simonyan, demanding 6 million drams and a public retraction. Culture Spot: A restored Minas Avetisyan mural is back at Zvartnots Airport, welcoming travelers again after years of earthquake damage and restoration.
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