Armenia at Crossroads: Pashinyan Plans Russia Visit After Elections (defence24.com)

• Pashinyan to visit Russia after parliamentary elections.
• Russia imposed import ban, threatens energy contract suspension.
• Election outcome will decide Armenia's geopolitical alignment.

"Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan plans a visit to Russia and a meeting with Vladimir Putin following the upcoming parliamentary elections on Sunday. Pashinyan has pursued a pro-Western course, leading to Russian pressure including import bans and threats to suspend oil and gas contracts. He insists on a balanced foreign policy and intends to maintain Armenia's membership in the Eurasian Economic Union. The election outcome will determine Armenia's geopolitical direction."