Russia & Armenia — Strong Armenia

Russia: Russia exerted significant pressure on Armenia through economic restrictions and thinly veiled threats to influence the election outcome and prevent Armenia's pivot to the West. Despite these efforts, the pro-Western Civil Contract party won, indicating a potential weakening of Russia's influence in the region.

Armenia — Strong Armenia: The Armenia — Strong Armenia party, led by Samvel Karapetyan, was the runner-up in the parliamentary elections. The party advocates for closer business ties with Russia and has accused Nikol Pashinyan of attempting to start a war with Moscow. Several members were arrested on vote-buying allegations.