Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has secured a decisive victory in the Armenian elections despite significant pressure from Russia. His Civil Contract Party won 52.5% of the vote, paving the way for Armenia to pursue membership in the European Union and strengthen ties with Western nations. The election, the first since the 2023 military defeat by Azerbaijan, saw a 59% voter turnout. While Russian-backed candidates trailed behind, Pashinyan hailed the result as a historic mandate for the country's future direction. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/armenias-pro-west-government-wins-election-despite-russian-pressure-12013744 #creator program