Russian expert says 'color revolution' unlikely in ArmeniaMarch 31, 2007 - 15:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Attempts to carry out a 'color revolution' were made in all post soviet states, said Sergey Markov, Director of the Institute for Political Studies. "This method of seizing the power is specific to the 21st century with the leading role of media, NGOs and dependence from outer factors. Armenian opposition would like to replay the 'color revolution' scenario but it has no chances, in my opinion, since Armenia doesn't experience a deep political crisis as it was in Ukraine. Unlike Leonid Kuchma, President Robert Kocharian keeps the high rating. Besides, opposition doesn't have bright leaders like Victor Yushchenko or Mikhael Saakashvili," he said. When commenting on the possible outcomes of the parliamentary election and Robert Kocharian's successor, Sergey Markov said, "Defense Minister Serge Sargsyan is the most likely presidential contender from the Republican Party, whose main goal is to accomplish the campaign successfully. In this case the party will nominate Serge Sargsyan and he will win," Kreml.org reports. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. |