Armenia says citizens returning to vote may be called up for military training

The move comes following reports that Russia organised the bussing of ‘tens of thousands of Russian–Armenians’ to influence the election outcome.

By Arshaluys Barseghyan

Armenian officials warn of compulsory military service for citizens ‘bribed’ to fly in from Russia and vote in weekend parliamentary election

Armenia’s government has warned that citizens who travel from Russia to vote in the parliamentary elections “for bribes” will be sent to 25-day military training exercises.