Ter-Petrosyan: our movement is serious ordeal for both Armenia and West

PanARMENIAN.Net - "Our movement is a serious ordeal not only for the Armenian nation but also for the European states and structures," Armenia's first President Levon Ter-Petrosyan said, wondering why neither the U.S. nor EU or OSCE made any statement on the Armenian developments.



He also voiced indignation over the conduct of international observers. "What happened after the election is a shame. Armenia's democracy is in the hands of the U.S., European Union member states, OSCE and other international structures. They have some 10 days to take action in the name of a democratic and developing Armenia. All they have to do is to declare the February 19 election invalid. If Europe doesn't react to our movement, it will betray not only the Armenian people but also the principles and values of democracy and freedom," the RA ex-President said.



When commenting on Russia's stand, Ter-Petrosyan said that the power has faced a dilemma. "Supporting the incumbent authorities, Russia will lose support of the Armenian people, what is a serious problem. This world power has experienced similar problems in Ukraine and Georgia and I think it will take the right decision," he said.



Ter-Petrosyan claimed that under his rule Armenia came forward with two major achievements - democracy and liberation of Karabakh, while the Kocharian administration transformed Armenia into a "khan's state", where the President is the owner of everything and everybody. "Owing to the incumbent authorities, the world lost interest in Armenia. The only way out of the situation is to lift the blockade and resolve the Karabakh conflict. Each state will have to take our opinion into consideration when people to power and democracy is established.