IT IS NOT EXCLUDED THAT A PERSON PATRONAGED BY ALIYEV MAY COME TO POWER IN ARMENIA THANKS TO EFFORTS OF RUSSIAN MAGNATENovember 7, 2000 - 18:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 07.11.2000, MEDIAMAX, YEREVAN. "The Russian magnate Boris Berezovskiy is the closest ally to the Azeri President Heydar Aliyev as they both have common oil interests. I do not exclude that thanks to Berezovskiy's efforts, his money in particular, a person patronaged by Aliyev may come to power in Armenia." A deputy of the Armenian parliament, colonel in reserve of the National Security of Armenia Gurgen Yeghiazarian told about this in an interview to "Golos Armenii" daily, while commenting the version that the political secretary of the Union of Socialist Forces of Armenia Ashot Manucharian and the President of 21st Century association Arkadiy Vardanian may be backed up by Boris Berezovskiy. According to Yeghiazarian, "vainness of efforts aimed at resignation of Kocharian may result in direct reprisal over the president: some of forces would not spare any sum for it is vital issue for them. I am not satisfied with the activity of the Armenian president Robert Kocharian, but I am sure that a person who will replace him on the post of president will by no means defend the interests of the Armenian people," Yeghiazarian said. -0-- Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. Partner news | POLITICO: Baku lobbying agains detained Karabakh ex-leader abroad Azerbaijan is lobbying agains former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan, according to POLITICO. Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship. Iran says change in presidency won’t affect ties with Armenia Ambassador Mehdi Sobhani made the remarks when speaking to reporters at the Iranian Embassy. Congress draft bill condemns Azerbaijan for Karabakh ethnic cleansing The bill condemns Azerbaijan for perpetrating ethnic cleansing against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh. |