Armenia's parliamentary elections, scheduled for Sunday, are pivotal for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who aims to reduce the country's historical reliance on Russia and strengthen ties with the West. Pashinyan, who rose to power following a 2018 revolution, promotes a platform centered on achieving peace with Azerbaijan and normalizing relations with Turkey. His opponents, including the Strong Armenia party led by businessman Samvel Karapetyan and the Armenia Alliance of former president Robert Kocharyan, are criticized for their fragmented and pro-Russian stances. Despite their criticisms, they have failed to offer a viable alternative vision. Public sentiment towards Russia has soured, particularly after the loss of Nagorno-Karabakh, leading to a sense of betrayal. Meanwhile, Western nations, especially France and the U.S., have shown support for Pashinyan, although this has raised concerns about foreign interference in Armenia's domestic politics. As Pashinyan's Civil Contract party leads in the polls, the elections will reveal the extent of Armenian support for his cautious shift towards the West.