Armenian parliament turns into a boxing ring, third time in a month
Armenia’s parliament descended into fisticuffs after a ruling-party MP mocked the opposition leader’s family.
Armenia’s parliament descended into fisticuffs after a ruling-party MP mocked the opposition leader’s family.





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Russia is raising the pressure on Armenia as traditional ally looks to the West.
PM Nikol Pashinyan, who deepened ties with US, faces challenge from pro-Russia parties in upcoming parliamentary polls.

French President Emmanuel Macron sang ‘La Boheme’ accompanied by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the drums.

European leaders gathered in Armenia for two major summits, as security, trade, and the war in Ukraine dominate talks.