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Nikol Pashinyan, Vladimir Putin, Ursula von der Leyen
Armenia
June 6, 2026
"Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks re-election on a platform of European integration. Russia has imposed economic sanctions on Armenian exports ahead of the June 7 vote. The EU has pledged €50m in support to counter Russian economic pressure."
Author: Thomas de Waal
Thomas de Waal provides the definitive account of the conflict and the complex geopolitical dynamics of the South Caucasus, essential for understanding why Armenia's pivot toward the EU triggers such intense pressure from Russia.