Armenia & Maria Zakharova

Armenia: Armenia held parliamentary elections, which resulted in the Civil Contract party winning, solidifying the country's pivot towards closer ties with the West and the European Union, despite pressure from Russia. The election outcome is expected to influence Armenia's foreign policy, economic relations, and peace efforts with Azerbaijan.

Maria Zakharova: Maria Zakharova, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, stated that Armenia's elections were held 'amid unprecedented pressure on the opposition and interference from the West, primarily the EU,' without providing examples.