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Parliamentary elections mark 'historical moment' for Armenia, expert says

Armenia's upcoming parliamentary elections, which could reshape the country's ties with Russia and the West, mark a "historic moment" for the country, according to Ulrich Schmid, Professor of Eastern European Studies at the University of St Gallen. Armenians are set to vote on the country’s future geopolitical direction at the June 7 ballot.
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  • Armenia's upcoming parliamentary elections, which could reshape the country's ties with Russia and the West, mark a "historic moment" for the country, according to Ulrich Schmid, Professor of Eastern European Studies at the University of St Gallen. Incumbent P... S1
  • Armenians are set to vote on the country’s future geopolitical direction at the June 7 ballot. It will be a test of public opinion in Russia’s longstanding ally that has seen a gradual drift towards the EU. S2
  • Armenians are set to vote on the country’s future geopolitical direction at the June 7 ballot. It will be a test of public opinion in Russia’s longstanding ally that has seen a gradual drift towards the EU. S3
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