Armenian PM Pashinyan skips Moscow Victory Day parade amid rising EU ties and Russian criticism

Armenian PM Pashinyan skips Moscow Victory Day parade amid rising EU ties and Russian criticism

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will not travel to Moscow for the Victory Day parade. According to a statement reported by News.am, Pashinyan informed Russian President Vladimir Putin of his decision during a visit to Russia on April 1. He cited the need to personally participate in Armenia’s parliamentary election campaign as the reason for his absence. The elections, set for June 7, will determine the country’s next prime minister. Thi…