Armenia's pro-West government wins election despite Russian pressure (bbc.com)

• Civil Contract Party wins 49.8%, pro-Russian alliances combined get ~33%.
• Russia imposed bans on Armenian flower, mineral water, and brandy exports before the vote.
• Pashinyan: 'We will continue rapprochement with the West, but also stay in EAEU'.
• EU and France congratulated Pashinyan; Russia alleged Western interference.

"Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract Party secured 49.8% of the vote in Armenia's general election, despite Russian economic pressure. The election was seen as a test of Armenia's pivot toward the West. Pashinyan declared victory on Monday, pledging to continue rapprochement with the West while remaining in the Eurasian Economic Union. The EU and France congratulated him; Russia alleged interference."