Armenians Vote in Parliamentary Elections Seen as ‘Referendum on Independence’
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Polls in Armenia closed on Sunday evening, where citizens were choosing a new parliament. According to the election commission, 58.97 percent of eligible voters went to the polls, the Armenian news agency Armenpress reported. According to the agencies, the elections will decide whether the country will continue its pro-Western policies. The final results of the vote are due to be announced on Monday.
EREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Armenians voted Sunday in parliamentary elections, while the outgoing government, under increasing Russian pressure, seeks to loosen ties with Moscow and deepen cooperation with the West.
A new parliament will be elected in Armenia, which will enable citizens to decide on the country's future geopolitical course - towards the West or Russia. The polling stations opened around 6.00 of our time.
Armenians vote in parliamentary elections seen as ‘referendum on independence’
Armenians are voting on Sunday in parliamentary elections as the incumbent government, facing mounting pressure from Russia, seeks to loosen ties with Moscow and deepen cooperation with the West. Speaking to residents, FRANCE 24's Olivia Bizot said the vote is widely being seen as a "referendum on independence". One voter described the election as "existential" for Armenia, citing aggressive rhetoric from neighbouring countries. Meanwhile, accor…
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About 2.5M citizens to elect 101-seat National Assembly
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