Armenians head to the polls in a selection between Russia and Europe | DW News
Voters in the Caucasus nation of Armenia are heading to the polls in parliamentary elections seen as a choice between closer ties with Russia or the West. As polls point to support for a European path, trust in the government, especially in the border regions, remains uncertain.
Chapters:
00:00 Armenia heads to crucial elections
00:30 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and Russia’s withdrawal
01:05 Russia or Europe? War or peace? Report by Sergei Satanovski
01:25 Voter reactions
01:56 Life after displacement – Aram’s story
02:45 Peace talks, constitution, and regional tensions
03:27 Armenia’s geopolitical "vicious circle"
03:43 Russia’s economic pressure and influence
04:20 Shift away from Russia? Changing public opinion
04:44 Polls, uncertainty, and voter frustration
05:36 Expert interview with Asbed Kotchikian, Professor of political science & international relations at the American University of Armenia
06:03 Why Russia is central to this election
06:48 Impact of Nagorno‑Karabakh on voting
07:46 Economic risks and Russian leverage
09:18 Disinformation and election influence
10:15 Final thoughts and conclusion
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