### [2026-07-3](/feed/2026/07/3/index.md)

##### Armenia
# Armenia's parliament passes a law requiring citizens living abroad to meet stricter residency rules before voting, following reports of Russian efforts to influence the June election through Armenians living in Russia. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/armenia-passes-law-restricting-voting-rights-citizens-living-abroad-2026-07-03/)

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