ArmInfo.The events in Armenia were affected not only by the heavy social background, but also by anti-Russian sentiments. This opinion was expressed by the third president of Georgia Mikhail Saakashvili, on the air of the Archevani program of the Rustavi 2 TV company.
"There were several oligarchs behind Sargsyan, plus Russian oligarchs of Armenian origin who controlled everything in Armenia, and almost half of the Armenian population was expelled artificially because there were no opportunities in the country," Saakashvili said.
According to the leader of the UNM, Armenia has high anti-Russian sentiments, and Armenia will not remain in Russian orbit. "Everyone has realized what kind of game Russia is playing in the Caucasus: Russia is not interested in winning either Armenia or Azerbaijan with one hand giving weapons to Armenia, the other hand for Azerbaijan, on the one hand inciting Armenia, on the one hand, Azerbaijan, and in finally, their main interest is the preservation of the conflict in the Caucasus, "Saakashvili said.
At the same time, he expressed an opinion that in Armenia, as in Georgia, the elections are of a formal nature and do not give real changes. He also believes that the development of processes in Armenia was greatly influenced by youth. "If you do not eliminate the oligarchs, it will not be easier for people: Therefore, if all oligarchs are not eradicated in Armenia, they will not get anything done: In the end, people who not only play the opposition, but do not really sell, do not win in Ukraine, Armenia, Georgia sold for money Ivanishvili, in fact do not play in the fact that they are against the system, "Saakashvili said, Georgia Online reports.