I am not a coward: Vardan Ghukasyan declares his readiness to fight for the sake of the Motherland

ArmInfo. "I am not a  coward, let them do whatever they want, I am ready to do anything for  the sake of my Motherland," Gyumri Mayor Vardan Ghukasyan told  journalists, in response to a  question about whether he is afraid of  pressure from the authorities, referring to the persecution of his  son with the aim of  forcing his resignation.

He noted that at his age he no longer wants to head a government  structure, but prefers to live a measured life. However, what is  happening in the country does not allow him to remain silent and  stand aside.  Ghukasyan emphasized that the state is in danger - the  Armenian people are being Turkified, and the country is being turned  into a "Turkish villa".

The official also expressed indignation that the authorities cannot  decide who they are with - the Russians or the Turks. He mentioned  the participation of Turkish generals and their open statements about  "victory" in the 44-day Artsakh war. "And knowing all this, we still  want to discuss this issue?" Ghukasyan asked.

Summing up, he noted that he believes in God's judgment, and  ultimately, he believes that the truth will prevail. Regarding the  situation  with his son Spartak Ghukasyan, the mayor emphasized that  this is already his fourth detention. "But then they release him  because the facts presented do not correspond to reality," he added.  Vardan Ghukasyan also noted that this is due to the fact that he does  not make a deal with the authorities, does not become an informer,  but defends the interests of the people and the Motherland.