Armenia releases final election results as pro-Russian opposition demands new vote (opens original article in a new tab)

Armenia's Central Electoral Commission finalized the June 7 parliamentary election results, with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party securing a majority, while pro-Russian opposition groups demand a new vote, alleging fraud and criticizing the results.

• Armenia's Central Electoral Commission announced final election results with Civil Contract party winning 49.74% of votes and 64 seats in parliament
• Pro-Russian opposition coalition led by Samvel Karapetyan received 23.27% of votes and 29 seats, with protests demanding new elections
• Russian officials accused Armenia of electoral repression, while Armenia's government seeks closer ties with the West amid strained relations with Russia
• Opposition claims electoral fraud but independent monitors have not confirmed these allegations