Armenia elections

'Goal is to turn Armenia into a Russian outpost': Samvel Karapetyan named as prime ministerial candidate

Armenia

February 13, 2026

Russian billionaire named Strong Armenia’s PM candidate, but dual citizenship bars him from the post

Armenia debates ‘pre-election proposal’ for ministry of sex

Armenia

February 03, 2026

The proposal was made by Sargis Karapetyan, the son of businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who is under house arrest on charges of calling for the seizure of power. The family’s party will contest the upcoming elections.

Opinion: oligarch Samvel Karapetyan’s party ‘Strong Armenia’ will represent Russian interests

Armenia

January 30, 2026

According to political analyst Robert Ghevondyan, it would be more honest to call the party “Strong Russian Armenia”.

Armenia under pressure from hybrid attacks: who is spreading disinformation and why

Armenia

January 22, 2026

Political analyst Boris Navasardyan on the campaign targeting Armenia, the risks it poses and how to counter disinformation