Armenia is facing a pivotal parliamentary election on June 7, determining its geopolitical future between European Union integration and a return to Russian influence. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's pro-European "Civil Contract" party leads in polls with 32%, advocating for closer ties with the EU, including a potential visa-free regime within two years. This stance has drawn strong reactions from Russia, with President Vladimir Putin threatening economic measures and suggesting a referendum on EU membership. Opposition parties, traditionally pro-Russian, including "Strong Armenia" (7%), "Armenia Alliance" (4%), and "Prosperous Armenia" (2%), lag behind. Moscow has exerted pressure through trade restrictions and by questioning Armenia's commitment to Russian-led economic unions. The election campaign is also marked by disputes over Armenia's foreign policy direction and its approach to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.