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Shifts in Armenian alignment can affect US and Russian leverage in the Caucasus and energy transit routes.

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Observe official election results and any immediate statements from Moscow or Washington.

World foreignpolicy.com · Jun 6, 2026 01:44 UTC

Armenians are voting while Russia and the United States back different domestic actors. The outcome may signal changes in regional orientation.