Russia Weighs $50 Million Plan To Influence Armenia's Election

Russia is reportedly considering a $50 million strategy to sway Armenia's June 7 parliamentary election, aiming to undermine Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s influence. One proposed tactic involves bringing Armenian passport holders residing in Russia back to vote for opposition candidates. This move underscores Russia's ongoing efforts to assert its geopolitical clout in the South Caucasus. Despite these maneuvers, recent polls suggest Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party remains popular, indicating the potential ineffectiveness of such influence operations.