Serzh Sargsyan candidature meets the interest of West and Russia:
Sergey Markedonov
13:56, 15 February, 2013
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 15, ARMENPRESS: Neither Russia nor West have an
impact on the electoral processes taking place in Armenia. Sergey
Markedonov, Russian expert on the Caucasus Center for Strategic and
International Studies in Washington told in the briefing with
Armenpress reporter.
''Both Russia and West are favoring Sargsyan's candidature. In one
hand there is an established cooperation with Russia, and agreement to
continue deployment of Russian military base in Armenia. What refers
to West, they are also considering Sargsyan best candidate of
Armenia's February 18 Presidential elections, considering him
flexible candidate. Political scientist deems considerable Serzh
Sargsyan is sober-minded and never crosses the hot lines. ''When
Sargsyan does not like something, he never rejects it , instead offers
'' Let us try''. Sargsyan is flexible, therefore meets the interest of
the West and Russia. The candidate seems to be acceptable almost by
all.
Presidential elections are due in Armenia on February 18.
Sergey Markedonov
13:56, 15 February, 2013
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 15, ARMENPRESS: Neither Russia nor West have an
impact on the electoral processes taking place in Armenia. Sergey
Markedonov, Russian expert on the Caucasus Center for Strategic and
International Studies in Washington told in the briefing with
Armenpress reporter.
''Both Russia and West are favoring Sargsyan's candidature. In one
hand there is an established cooperation with Russia, and agreement to
continue deployment of Russian military base in Armenia. What refers
to West, they are also considering Sargsyan best candidate of
Armenia's February 18 Presidential elections, considering him
flexible candidate. Political scientist deems considerable Serzh
Sargsyan is sober-minded and never crosses the hot lines. ''When
Sargsyan does not like something, he never rejects it , instead offers
'' Let us try''. Sargsyan is flexible, therefore meets the interest of
the West and Russia. The candidate seems to be acceptable almost by
all.
Presidential elections are due in Armenia on February 18.