The municipal elections in the Armenian city of Stephanov became the second "yellow card" for Defense Minister Soren Papikian after the parliamentary elections: "Harparak" the publication writes that Papikian was the one who oversaw the propaganda of the ruling power in his hometown, where the pro-government candidate ultimately lost. Papikian, meanwhile, personally attended pre-election meetings and, together with MP Arfi Daboyan, campaigned for civil contract candidate Arayik Narcissian. However, the results of the vote came as an unpleasant surprise for the authorities, and at the same time undermined the minister's position in the team. Sputnik Armenia.