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Armenia goes to polls in pivotal vote to decide South Caucasus future
Armenians will decide their future on Sunday against the backdrop of a Russia-West clash, as both the EU and the US support PM Pashinyan’s cautious pro-Western drive, while Russia embarked on an onslaught of economic and political pressures on Yerevan to keep the former Soviet state in its orbit. Armenians are all set to head to the polls on Sunday in a decisive election that will shape the future of the South Caucasus country and the entire region, as Russia warned Yerevan of a “Ukraine...
Counting is underway in Armenia’s pivotal vote for the South Caucasus future
Polls close in Armenian’s decisive election for the South Caucasus country and the region’s future, against the backdrop of a Russia-West clash The official vote count has begun in Armenia’s decisive parliamentary elections after polls closed at 20:00 local time, 18:00 CET, amid warnings for caution as various unofficial and conflicting exit polls projections started circulating on social media on Sunday evening. The final turnout was higher than in 2021, but lower than in 2012 and 2017....
Two new aquatic insect species discovered from the Middle East and Caucasus
Two new aquatic insect species discovered from the Middle East and Caucasus Sadie Harley Scientific Editor Robert Egan Associate Editor Newly described aquatic insects, belonging to the genus Hydropsyche, are helping close substantial knowledge gaps regarding the biodiversity of Azerbaijan, Iran, and Türkiye. Caddisflies (order Trichoptera) are vital components of freshwater ecosystems, and the Hydropsyche genus is among the most diverse and ecologically important, comprising more than 8% of...
Southern energy corridors set to dominate supplies to Europe, global leaders say
The rapid reshape of global energy supply routes and markets is a key focus at the Baku Energy Week 2026. Opening Baku Energy Week 2026, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev said the “world cannot live without fossil fuels,” while also insisting that countries “should be judged on how they invest in renewables.” Speaking about Azerbaijan’s role in global energy markets, Aliyev said it was “difficult to imagine what the European market would look like without the South Caucasus,” underscoring...
Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union urges Armenian referendum
Leaders of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) at a summit in Astana urged Armenia to decide between joining the Russia-led bloc or the European Union. This call comes as the upcoming Armenian election on 7 June is viewed as a critical juncture in the geopolitical landscape of the South Caucasus.
Armenia’s pro-Europe party wins election and cements shift away from Russia
Result strengthens PM Nikol Pashinyan’s drive for deeper integration with Europe despite warnings from MoscowArmenia’s ruling pro-Europe party has won parliamentary elections, confirming the country’s pivot towards Europe and away from its traditional ally, Russia. Final results in the small South Caucasus country showed the prime minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party securing a slim majority, while the Strong Armenia alliance, led by the Russian-Armenian billionaire Samvel...
Armenia’s pro-Europe party wins election and cements shift away from Russia
Result strengthens PM Nikol Pashinyan’s drive for deeper integration with Europe despite warnings from MoscowArmenia’s ruling pro-Europe party has won parliamentary elections, confirming the country’s pivot towards Europe and away from its traditional ally, Russia. Final results in the small South Caucasus country showed the prime minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party securing a slim majority, while the Strong Armenia alliance, led by the Russian-Armenian billionaire Samvel...
Could ex-ISIL fighters be used against Iran, as a Russian official claimed?
Could ex-ISIL fighters be used against Iran, as a Russian official claimed? Russia’s Federal Security Service chief said Western powers could weaponise former fighters, but analysts doubt the claim. Alexander Bortnikov, head of Russia’s Federal Security Service, claimed late in May that the West is trying to use ex-fighters of the ISIL (ISIS) armed group against Iran.
Putin issues warning to Armenia over European ambitions ahead of election
Putin issues warning to Armenia over European ambitions ahead of election The Russian leader issued the warning before a parliamentary election in Armenia on Sunday - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments President Vladimir Putin has read long-term ally Armenia the riot act: persist in wanting to join the European Union and you can kiss goodbye to cheap Russian oil and gas. The Russian leader issued the warning before a parliamentary election in Armenia on Sunday, which polls suggest the party...
After Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenians vote for peace over nationalism
After Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenians vote for peace over nationalism Nikol Pashinyan’s victory suggests Russia’s influence in the country is waning. At a campaign rally in Armenia’s capital, Yerevan, on Saturday, one day before Armenia’s election, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, outfitted in a white button-up shirt and a red-brimmed baseball cap, held a look of determination. Flanked by supporters waving their arms and flashing his campaign’s signature heart-shaped hand gesture, Pashinyan was...