ArmInfo. Neither Russia, nor the West are the catalysts of Armenian “velvet” revolution. In any case, such tendencies are not yet viewed, Fyodor Lukyanov, Scientific Director of the Valdai International Discussion Club expressed such opinion to ArmInfo.
"All the recent inter political events in Armenia have purely internal causes, motivation and, as a result, the dynamics of development." The outbreak of public discontent was primarily caused by an incorrect assessment of the leadership of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia of its own people and society, "he said.
According to the analyst, certain forces are already trying to consider the events in Armenia in the light of the next confrontation between Russia and the West in the post-Soviet space. In this context, he stressed the importance of avoiding speculation on this subject, primarily in Armenia itself
As a result of mass peaceful protests in Armenia, Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan resigned. On April 25, the talks broke off between the Acting Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan and leader of the protesters Nikol Pashinyan. On April 26, Pashinyan again offered Karapetyan a meeting, which Karapetyan refused. The authorities call the demands of the opposition too high, and the protest leaders state that the revolution has not been completed as long as the RPA remains in power. Peaceful protests have been going on for two weeks now.
Lukyanov is convinced of the correctness of the position of non-interference in internal affairs and the problems of Armenia publicly demonstrated by Moscow and the readiness to work with any elected government power. According to his estimates, such a position is conditioned by the Armenians' displeasure with Russia and the accusations that have been voiced in recent years about interference in the internal affairs of Armenia.
"I think that after the change of power in Armenia, the level and dynamics of the development of relations will remain, which is conditioned by Armenia's lack of an alternative partner capable of replacing Russia, I consider Moscow's lack of concern about the recent developments in the republic in this way," he stressed.
Lukyanov views talks of April 25 in Moscow between Acting MFA of Armenia Edward Nalbandian and Sergey Lavrov and the talks of the acting Vice Prime Minister Armen Gevorgyan with the leadership of the administration of Russian president in this very vein. According to his estimates, to avoid misunderstanding, the dialogue with Moscow will be conducted not only by the present, but also by any other responsible Armenian leadership.