As always. they say one thing, do exactly the opposite.
"Fact" "Fact" daily writes: At yesterday's press conference, Nikol Pashinyan referred to the state of Armenian-Russian relations and again made manipulative statements. In particular: "We have no problems, have not had and will not have any problems to worsen relations with Russia. We have not had, do not have and will not have a problem of harming Russia's interests," says Pashinyan.
Perhaps the problem is not so much manipulation as perception polarization caused by Pashinyan's statements. A figure who spared no effort to spoil Armenian-Russian relations, slander Russia, present Russia as an enemy of Armenia and the Armenian people, now "suddenly" announces such a thing.
Pashinyan actually repeated his recent statement that the 102nd Russian military base has not blocked Armenia's vision on the way to building cooperation with the West. At the press conference, he was asked whether the Russian military base does not interfere with Armenia's policy towards the West.
Pashinyan considered the question incorrect, saying that Armenia is not going anywhere. "Fortunately or unfortunately, we are not at the point of the road where the Russian military base blocks our way, when we see that the Russian military base blocks our line of sight, then we will think about how to move so that we don't have a line of sight problem," says Pashinyan.
In short, the Ukrainian government does not set itself the problem of worsening relations with Russia. This is where they said, "Hey, really?" But it is the first, natural and emotional reaction.
Better yet, let's consider together where that natural response comes from. It is clear, of course, that on the eve of the elections, Pashinyan wants to show as if everything is fine in relations with Russia, the government led by him, the team, the government, along with its satellites, have never and never materialized anything against Russia, they have not done and are not doing anything against Armenian-Russian relations, especially they will not.
It is understandable as a primitive political "skill". But it is famous. "Halva, saying halva will not make your mouth sweeter." Logical questions arise. In other words, how come "we haven't had (don't have and won't have) a problem of worsening relations with Russia?"
How did you "not have it" when you take turns accusing Russia of everything with caps and satellites? The fact that on October 6, 2022, Nikol Pashinyan, without first talking to the people, without discussing anything with political forces and society representatives, at the meeting with Aliyev and Erdogan in Prague, under Macron's patronage, recognized Artsakh as Azerbaijan's, was such a blow to the interests not only of Armenia, but also of Russia itself, that after that he could not take any more anti-Russian steps.
But such steps and statements have been made and are being made. The representatives of the Pashinyan government and their attached satellites make non-stop anti-Russian statements, make revealing and absurd accusations.
The most recent incident is the scandalous letter of Pashinyan's Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan to Kaya Kalas, the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union. The substantive meaning of the letter is that Russia is waging a "hybrid war" against Armenia, and Pashinyan's government expects the EU's expert and financial assistance to maintain its failed government.
Yes, Pashinyan's Foreign Minister tries not to use the word Russia. But Kaya Kalas openly declares that it is about Russia, so there is no room for misunderstanding. Oh, and when the kayakalas say that, the hoods, looking embarrassed, just keep silent.
Well, what is this now, if not a step, an action directed against Russia, more precisely, against Armenian-Russian relations? In other words, Pashinyan and his government officially declare Russia (the letter is official, and the reply statements are the following) as an enemy, a belligerent against Armenia. And what? Isn't it aimed at Russia? Is it a friendly gesture? Well, who was put in place of "zhesti" (plate)? Moreover, Pashinyan and his first-line cover-up "squadrons" are constantly targeting their political opponents, oppositionists, and even high-ranking clergymen of the Armenian Apostolic Church, labeling them as "Kremlin agent", "Kremlin-funded", "Russian spy", "Russian" (this is just a part of the dirty vocabulary of Pashinyans and their supporters).
What is that, a strictly friendly move? Or are threats to block Russian channels friendly? Well, which one would you say? On the other hand, we think that it is obvious that Pashinyan is trying to do another "shustry" with yesterday's announcement. Understanding very well that spoiling economic relations with Russia, let alone severing them, is dangerous, he is trying to show before the elections, to pretend that everything is fine in relations with Russia. Yes, but Armenia's economy is really highly dependent on relations with Russia and EAEU.
According to this, this dependence has become more pronounced during Pashinyan's tenure. Multi-vectoring does not work here, trade turnover with other countries is not increasing, if not decreasing. And at this moment, purely materially, Pashinyan does not need additional problems, especially economic ones. On the other hand, Pashinyan knows that most of the Armenian people have a good attitude towards Russia. Therefore, with such statements, he tries to turn those voters towards him, that is, to mislead and win their hearts.
We believe that all these calculating circumstances are clearly visible in Pashinyan's latest "pro-Russian" statements.
But there is an important calculation gap. Pashinyan has lied so often and so much that he is no longer trusted only in the Department of Internal Affairs (and not all)...
ARMEN HAKOBYAN
