Maria Zakharova & Nikol Pashinyan

Maria Zakharova: As Russia>>>'s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Maria Zakharova>>> voiced Russia>>>'s deep concern over Armenia>>>'s rapprochement with the Euro-Atlantic community, highlighting the geopolitical tensions.

Nikol Pashinyan: Nikol Pashinyan>>>, the Prime Minister of Armenia>>>, engaged in discussions with Ursula von der Leyen>>> to secure the European Union>>>'s support package.

Maria Zakharova: Maria Zakharova>>>, the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, accused Armenian authorities of undermining democratic procedures, casting doubt on the legitimacy of the election.

Nikol Pashinyan: Nikol Pashinyan>>>, the Prime Minister of Armenia>>>, is leading the ruling Civil contract and is accused by opposition forces and Russia>>> of undermining democratic procedures by calling for the revocation of opposition groups' registrations and overseeing the arrests of Armenia — Strong Armenia>>> candidates. His efforts to forge peace with Azerbaijan>>> and warm relations with the European Union>>> are central to the election.

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.

Nikol Pashinyan: Nikol Pashinyan, as the incumbent Prime Minister and leader of the Civil contract party, won the parliamentary elections, securing a mandate to continue his pro-Western geopolitical course and peace efforts with Azerbaijan. His victory is seen as a rejection of Russian influence.