Key facts
- Russia alleges 'gross violations' in Armenia's recent election.
- The claims follow a defeat of pro-Russian forces in the election.
- Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated the vote occurred amid 'severe repression'.
Russia has alleged 'gross violations' in Armenia's recent election, a move that follows the defeat of pro-Russian forces in the vote. Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for Russia's Foreign Ministry, stated that the election took place "amidst severe repression" and that democratic procedures were "grossly violated."