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The high turnout in Armenia's parliamentary elections was a result of public mobilization and the perception of voting as a choice for the country's future, according to political scientists interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot." They estimate that the main themes of the campaign were relations with Russia, the EU, Azerbaijan, and Turkey, while Moscow's actions sparked debate about the admissibility of external influence on the elections.

At a meeting with activists from Turali, the mayor of Makhachkala promised to halt development on a site designated for social facilities.

According to the Anti-Corruption Committee, Karapetyan's supporters offered a married couple in Russia, who are citizens of Armenia, the transfer of their convicted sons from Russia to Armenia in exchange for votes.

Observers reported video surveillance at polling stations, attempts to influence the vote, and deceased individuals on the voter lists. Furthermore, difficulties were created in allowing unregistered voters to participate. Before the polling stations closed, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported 29 violations, including attempts at duplicate voting, and the ombudsman received 59 complaints.

Volunteers reported on the purchase of special oil product interception nets using funds raised through the express collection. These will be installed at sea by volunteers from the Tyumen headquarters in Tuapse.

Voting in Armenia's parliamentary elections has concluded, and election commissions have begun counting the votes. In the final hours of operation, queues formed at several polling stations.

Marsel Baltayev from the Novolaksky district was killed in combat. Since the beginning of the Russian operation in Ukraine, authorities have officially acknowledged at least 1,971 Dagestani soldiers killed there.

A decision on reopening Anapa's beaches could be made on June 15, according to the Russian Deputy Prime Minister. Commentators clarified that it is unclear whether beach filling and sand sifting will continue.

Around 20 supporters of the "Strong Armenia" and "Armenia" blocs were detained today in Gyumri. Some of those detained are suspected of electoral bribery. Party representatives have described the security forces' actions as an attempt to deprive the opposition of support.

An international observer, part of the CIS mission, engaged in direct propaganda on his social media page, stated Daniel Ioannisyan, a representative of the Independent Observer Mission, demanding that the foreign mission's accreditation be revoked.

Residents of Makhachkala's Turali microdistrict are deprived of a clinic, school, and playground, but instead of building them, officials have transferred a vacant plot of land to private owners, complained the authors of a video message to the authorities.

At least 120 reports of election violations were received by the Armenian Ministry of Internal Affairs, and six people were detained, the agency reported.

Attempts by local officials to influence the voting process were recorded during the National Assembly elections, the opposition party "Strong Armenia" stated.

Security forces detained a supporter of the Strong Armenia party, a suspect in a criminal case related to an attempt to vote a second time. Residents of the republic have been receiving reports of mining at polling stations, but police have dismissed these as false.

Azamatgeriy Ashkhotov promised Nalchik residents he would solve the city's waste disposal problem. Residents, commenting on social media about the acting mayor's promise, called on him to back it up with concrete results.

Security forces detained four supporters of the opposition bloc "Armenia" at a polling station in Noyemberyan.

Security forces detained 50 supporters of Prosperous Armenia, the party, considered one of the most pro-Russian in the current Armenian parliamentary elections, announced.

Gyumri residents who came to the polling station this morning to vote in the parliamentary elections are expecting the authorities to guarantee stable work and wages.

Members of the ruling Civil Contract party are committing widespread violations at polling stations, while the Central Election Commission and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia are inactive, claiming they are unable to control the situation, the opposition reported.

At polling station No. 9/51, an electronic system failure paralyzed voting in the Armenian parliamentary elections. Technical problems were observed at some polling stations, the Chairman of the Central Election Commission acknowledged.