"We are a safe bet": Serzh Sargsyan 

ArmInfo.The Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) has not yet decided whether to participate in the June 7, 2026, parliamentary elections, as  stated by Serzh  Sargsyan, the third president of the Republic of Armenia,  to  reporters after a court hearing on February 26.  

Sargsyan confirmed that representatives of some political forces had met with him  following his proposal for pre-election talks, but he did not specify  which forces were involved. He highlighted the complexity of the  decision-making process, stating that while it may seem simple  to  decide whether to participate or not, there are deeper considerations  at play. He emphasized the dilemma of either fighting for several  mandates or creating much more favorable conditions by minimizing  opposition struggle, thereby ensuring success for forces  aiming for  victory.

Referring to the remote squabbles between members of the teams of the  second and third presidents of the Republic of Armenia, which have  intensified recently, he said, "I think the waters are getting  clearer. We have no problem with that. Anyone who tries to score  points by discrediting us in order to undermine our chances, will be  told the truth. If they try to falsely accuse others, they will hear  the truth. We have no complexes," the former president stated.

Sargsyan is confident that the RPA will secure a spot in parliament  if it decides to participate in the elections. "Based on our past  forecasts, which accurately predicted  the results of the 2021  elections in Gyumri, and even the unprecedented turnout in Gyumru and  Echmiadzin, we have a good chance.  However, there are other factors  that I cannot discuss publicly," the former head of the Republic of  Armenia said, noting that the party will announce its decision after  all these circumstances are clarified.  "This will happen before the  end of next month or early April, during the party congress,," Serzh  Sargsyan concluded.