Macron backs Armenia’s pro-Europe PM as re-election campaign draws to close

In a bold move ahead of next month's election, French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly endorsed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, warning that the country's future is at stake. Macron's endorsement is a significant boost to Pashinyan, who faces a tough challenge from pro-Russia parties in the upcoming vote. The French president's comments also took aim at Russia, accusing it of abandoning Armenia after the devastating 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war, which left tens of thousands of Armenians displaced. By backing Pashinyan and emphasizing Armenia's European destiny, Macron is likely seeking to counter Russian influence in the region and strengthen ties between Yerevan and the European Union.

French president pitches in for Nikol Pashinyan, who faces stiff challenge from pro-Russia parties in vote next monthEurope live – latest updatesEmmanuel Macron has made an unabashed pre-election pitch on behalf of Armenia’s prime minister, Nikol Pashinyan, saying the country’s destiny lies with Europe.The French president also accused Russia of abandoning Armenia after the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war that led to Azerbaijan displacing tens of thousands of Armenians. Continue reading...