YEREVAN, August 1, 2025 — Former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan believes Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s chances of winning the 2026 parliamentary elections are rapidly dwindling. Speaking to Armenia’s Fifth Channel, Kocharyan said the prime minister’s popularity has entered a deep and steady decline.
“Pashinyan still maintains influence over a segment of the electorate, but that segment has significantly shrunk,” said Kocharyan.
“His approval ratings are in a downward spiral, and from this perspective, he has practically no chance of being re-elected.”
According to the former president, the opposition political field is also witnessing intense — and at times unhealthy — competition. He pointed out that discussions often revolve around street protests and impeachment, though he cast doubt on the feasibility of the latter.
“The topic of impeachment reminds me of an old joke: the CIA director is fired because he couldn’t figure out what Soviet trade unions were doing. The same confusion surrounds the impeachment process now,” he said. “But every political force has the right to position itself however it sees fit.”
Kocharyan emphasized that his political movement is ready for any scenario — whether regular elections, snap polls, or mass mobilization.
Parliamentary elections in Armenia are scheduled for June 7, 2026.
