Nikol Pashinyan & Robert Kocharyan

Nikol Pashinyan: Nikol Pashinyan, as the incumbent Prime Minister and leader of the Civil contract party, won the parliamentary elections, securing a mandate to continue his pro-Western geopolitical course and peace efforts with Azerbaijan. His victory is seen as a rejection of Russian influence.

Robert Kocharyan: Robert Kocharyan, a former President of Armenia and leader of the Hayastan bloc, is a pro-Russian opposition figure who accused Nikol Pashinyan of undermining relations with Russia. His bloc secured seats in the parliament.

Nikol Pashinyan: Nikol Pashinyan>>>, the Prime Minister of Armenia>>>, is leading the ruling Civil contract and is accused by opposition forces and Russia>>> of undermining democratic procedures by calling for the revocation of opposition groups' registrations and overseeing the arrests of Armenia — Strong Armenia>>> candidates. His efforts to forge peace with Azerbaijan>>> and warm relations with the European Union>>> are central to the election.

Robert Kocharyan: Former President Robert Kocharyan>>> warned that Nikol Pashinyan>>>'s government was 'artificially' turning Armenia>>> into an enemy of Russia>>>.