Ter-Petrosyan: our movement is serious ordeal for both Armenia and WestFebruary 28, 2008 - 20:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Our movement is a serious ordeal not only for the Armenian nation but also for the European states and structures," Armenia's first President Levon Ter-Petrosyan said, wondering why neither the U.S. nor EU or OSCE made any statement on the Armenian developments.He also voiced indignation over the conduct of international observers. "What happened after the election is a shame. Armenia's democracy is in the hands of the U.S., European Union member states, OSCE and other international structures. They have some 10 days to take action in the name of a democratic and developing Armenia. All they have to do is to declare the February 19 election invalid. If Europe doesn't react to our movement, it will betray not only the Armenian people but also the principles and values of democracy and freedom," the RA ex-President said. When commenting on Russia's stand, Ter-Petrosyan said that the power has faced a dilemma. "Supporting the incumbent authorities, Russia will lose support of the Armenian people, what is a serious problem. This world power has experienced similar problems in Ukraine and Georgia and I think it will take the right decision," he said. Ter-Petrosyan claimed that under his rule Armenia came forward with two major achievements - democracy and liberation of Karabakh, while the Kocharian administration transformed Armenia into a "khan's state", where the President is the owner of everything and everybody. "Owing to the incumbent authorities, the world lost interest in Armenia. The only way out of the situation is to lift the blockade and resolve the Karabakh conflict. Each state will have to take our opinion into consideration when people to power and democracy is established. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |