The Armenian opposition demanded a recount of votes at 555 polling stations.

The opposition parties Prosperous Armenia and Wings of Unity, as well as the Armenia bloc, have demanded that the election commission recount votes at 555 polling stations.

As reported by the Caucasian Knot, the Civil Contract party, led by current Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, won the parliamentary elections, garnering 49.81% of the vote. The victory of Pashinyan's party in the parliamentary elections presented the Kremlin as the losing party, Russian political scientists interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" noted.

Representatives of the Prosperous Armenia Party, the Wings of Unity Party, and The Armenia bloc demanded a recount at 555 of the 2,005 polling stations, the press service of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) of Armenia reported.

"Of the 38 district election commissions, 17 received a total of 30 requests from proxies and candidates of the Prosperous Armenia and Wings of Unity parties, as well as the Armenia bloc, for a recount at 555 polling stations," the press service reported today on the CEC website.

As a reminder, the election campaign in Armenia is underway in a tense atmosphere. The opposition previously complained that members of the Civil Contract party are committing widespread violations at polling stations, while the CEC and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia are demonstrating inaction.

Russian authorities previously imposed trade restrictions on Armenia. Rosselkhoznadzor temporarily restricted the import of flowers from Armenia starting May 22, 2026, and fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, herbs, and strawberries starting May 30. The import of all quantities of Armenian mineral water "Jermuk" and certain cognacs and wines to Russia has also been suspended, and the import of fish from Armenia has been significantly restricted. As of June 2, Rosselkhoznadzor extended the ban on fresh grapes and stone fruits, including cherries, and as of June 3, it extended it to potatoes, eggplants, pome fruits, and dried fruits.

The parliamentary elections have effectively become a referendum on the future of the current government and Armenia's foreign policy, according to the "Caucasian Knot" report "2026 Elections to the National Assembly (Parliament) of Armenia".

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