Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract Party has secured a significant victory in the recent parliamentary elections, obtaining 49.8% of the votes. This win is viewed as a strong endorsement of Armenia's pro-Western direction amidst ongoing tensions with Azerbaijan and allegations of Russian interference. Following the results, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Pashinyan, highlighting the trust the Armenian people have in his leadership. European leaders also welcomed the outcome, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen assuring continued support from Brussels. Despite the victory, Pashinyan's party fell short of a supermajority needed for constitutional amendments related to peace negotiations with Azerbaijan. His main opponent, Samvel Karapetyan, has rejected the election results, alleging widespread electoral violations. Pashinyan has pledged to continue fostering ties with Western nations while balancing relations with Russia, which has expressed concern over Armenia's shifting alliances. The election occurred in a context of heightened political and security challenges following Azerbaijan's military actions in Nagorno-Karabakh, leading to significant demographic changes in the region.