
Armenia at a Crossroads: Pashinyan Fights for Survival Amid Russian Economic Warfare
As Moscow weaponizes trade to punish Yerevan for Western overtures, Armenian voters face a choice between sovereignty and Russian dependency.
Friday, October 2, 2026

As Moscow weaponizes trade to punish Yerevan for Western overtures, Armenian voters face a choice between sovereignty and Russian dependency.

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