Rubio says Russia wants Pashinyan to lose election over U.S. ties

EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos says Brussels is working to support Armenia in response to what she described as “economic coercion” by Russia. The two sides are exploring mechanisms to strengthen the economic component of Armenia–EU ties, including increasing trade turnover.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in the Senate that Russia would like the ruling Civil Contract party to lose the June 7 parliamentary election because of the current government’s engagement with Washington.

Representatives of Armenia’s leading political forces clashed in a debate hosted by CivilNet that featured heated exchanges on Armenia’s geopolitical direction, rule of law, and political ethics.

Who are the candidates in Armenia’s parliamentary elections?