Nikol Pashinyan & Samvel Karapetyan
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Nikol Pashinyan views Samvel Karapetyan as his primary pro-Russian political opponent and a threat to Armenia's pro-Western pivot. Following his 2026 electoral victory, Pashinyan's government has kept Karapetyan under house arrest, and Pashinyan has personally sued him for defamation.
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Nikol Pashinyan: Nikol Pashinyan, the incumbent Prime Minister of Armenia and leader of the Civil Contract party, secured a victory in the parliamentary elections. This win provides him with a mandate to continue his pro-Western geopolitical course, including deepening cooperation with the European Union and the United States, and pursuing a peace deal with Azerbaijan.
Samvel Karapetyan: Samvel Karapetyan, a Russian-Armenian billionaire and leader of the Armenia — Strong Armenia party, was the main opponent to Nikol Pashinyan. His party, which advocates for closer ties with Russia, came in second, but he is currently under house arrest for allegedly advocating for the government's overthrow.
May 19, 2026 · 135 articles
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