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Trump Supports Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan Ahead of June Elections

Trump Supports Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan Ahead of June Elections

28 Mayıs 2026France 24
  • US President Donald Trump has endorsed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for June 7. This election is significant as it will test the current government's stability amid Armenia's recent pivot towards Western alliances and away from Russian influence.
  • Pashinyan's leadership is under scrutiny as the country navigates these geopolitical shifts.
  • Armenia has been undergoing significant political changes, especially after the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, which has prompted a reevaluation of its foreign alliances. Pashinyan's government has been working to enhance ties with the West, a shift that has not gone unnoticed by Russia, which traditionally holds s…
  • Trump's endorsement of Pashinyan could be seen as a strategic move to strengthen ties with Armenia, particularly as the nation seeks to assert its independence from Russian dominance. This support may also reflect broader U.S.
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