Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan claims victory in election seen as test of Russia's influence
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan claimed victory Monday in a general election seen as a test of Russia's influence in the South Caucasus country, as preliminary results showed his governing party in first with more than double the votes of the next contender.
TL;DR
- Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan claimed victory in a general election.
- Preliminary results show his governing party in first place.
- His party received more than double the votes of the next contender.
- The election was considered a test of Russia's influence in the South Caucasus country.