Analysis Armenians Vote Under Russia’s Shadow Trump and Putin are backing different players in a contested country. By Ani Chkhikvadze, a Georgian reporter based in Washington. Supporters of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party rally in central Yerevan, Armenia, on June 5. Supporters of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party rally in central Yerevan, Armenia, on June 5. Karen MInasyan / AFP via Getty Images Get audio access with any FP subscription. Subscribe Now ALREADY AN FP SUBSCRIBER? LOGIN June 5, 2026, 9:44 PM For centuries, outside powers have competed for control in Armenia, a small...