{"id":1383934,"date":"2026-06-07T09:50:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T06:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uatv.ua\/?p=1383934"},"modified":"2026-06-07T11:13:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T08:13:49","slug":"parliamentary-elections-begin-in-armenia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uatv.ua\/en\/parliamentary-elections-begin-in-armenia\/","title":{"rendered":"Parliamentary Elections Begin in Armenia"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>Voting in Armenia&#8217;s parliamentary elections began today, June 7. At 8:00 a.m. local time, 2,005 polling stations opened across the country. In accordance with Armenian law, no polling stations will operate abroad. However, Armenian diplomats serving overseas will be able to vote electronically, <a href=\"https:\/\/uatv.ua\/en\/\">UATV English <\/a>reports.<\/p>\n   <p>Armenian legislation also does not set a minimum voter turnout threshold. A total of 18 political forces are participating in the election campaign, including 16 parties and two electoral blocs. At least 101 members of parliament are expected to be elected.<\/p>\n   <p>The campaign has not been without controversy. On the eve of the vote, Armenia&#8217;s Central Election Commission declined to remove the opposition party Strong Armenia from the ballot despite allegations of vote-buying.<\/p>\n   <p>Many observers describe these elections as more than just another political contest, arguing that voters are effectively deciding the country&#8217;s future direction.<\/p>\n   <p>Armenians are being asked to determine the country&#8217;s strategic course and choose between closer ties with European Union and continued alignment with Russia. Ahead of the vote, Moscow reportedly exerted economic and political pressure on Armenia, warning Yerevan of potential consequences similar to those experienced by Ukraine should it move closer to the European Union.<\/p>\n   <p>According to opinion polls, however, a majority of Armenians appear ready to make their choice.<\/p>\n   <p>Earlier, European Commission foreign affairs spokesperson Anouar El Anouni stated that the European Union would support Armenia in countering Russian pressure and interference in its domestic affairs.<\/p>\n   <p><strong>Read also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/uatv.ua\/en\/hungary-seeks-to-rebuild-trust-with-ukraine-foreign-minister-says\/\">Hungary Seeks to Rebuild Trust With Ukraine, Foreign Minister Says<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Voting in Armenia&#8217;s parliamentary elections began today, June 7. 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