Armenia holds first military parade under current administration

Armenia celebrated Republic Day on Wednesday with a military parade in central Yerevan, the first such display in a decade. Officials formally presented the event as a “report to the public” and a demonstration of the army’s upgraded capabilities.

The Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson criticized Yerevan for not admitting several Russian election observers ahead of the June 7 parliamentary election.

A report by Reuters citing sources in the intelligence community alleges that Moscow is planning to bring tens of thousands of Russian Armenians to boost pro-Russian votes.