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All eyes in Turkey on Armenia's election

The parliamentary vote is shaping up as a referendum on Armenia’s geopolitical future, with major implications for Turkey, Russia and the South Caucasus.

US President Donald Trump (L) welcomes Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, DC, on Aug. 8, 2025.

Greetings from Ankara.

Welcome to AL-MONITOR Turkey, where we wrap up the leading stories of the week. This weekend, Turkey’s eyes will be on its eastern neighbor Armenia. Read on to find out why. Plus, a wrap up of our other stories.

Wishing you a great weekend 🧞

Ezgi (Follow me on X: @ezgi_akin)

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