'Color revolution' epoch not over in post-soviet areaApril 18, 2008 - 18:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Yerevan disorders proved that the epoch of 'color revolutions' is not over in the post-soviet area, said an expert at the Strategic Culture Fund. "People used to say that the epoch of color revolutions finished after the 'velvet revolutions' in Georgia and Ukraine and 'tulip revolution' in Kyrgyzstan. The events in Armenia proved the opposite," Andrey Areshev said during presentation of "Orange networks: from Belgrade to Bishkek" book. The Yerevan disorders were "the result of unresolved social problems and excessive influence from outside," according to him. Commenting of the influence of foreign countries, Areshev said that "numerous NGOs in Armenia are sponsored from abroad and, consequently, are pushing the interests of their sponsors." "This is especially topical because Armenia is Russia's military and political ally in the Caucasus while the pressure is targeted at creation of a solid NATO zone," he said, RIA Novosti reports. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |