Pro-EU ruling party in Armenia claims victory in parliamentary election (politico.eu)

• Civil Contract leads with 54% from partial count
• Pro-Russian alliance at 23.5%
• Over 40 arrested for vote buying

"Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party is leading with about 54% of the vote based on early results, while the pro-Russian Armenia Alliance has 23.5%. The election is seen as a referendum on Armenia's geopolitical orientation. Over 40 people were arrested for vote buying, linked to Russian interference. Final results expected Monday."