A media scandal has broken out in the Central Asian republic of Kyrgyzstan following the posting of a YouTube video showing a protest organizer meeting with the American ambassador. A media scandal has broken out in the Central Asian republic of Kyrgyzstan following the posting of a YouTube video showing a protest organizer meeting with the American ambassador.

On Wednesday, a few dozen people organized by civil society and rights groups gathered in front of the presidential building in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek, protesting a government initiative to hold a referendum which would make changes to the country's constitution. Protesters attached portraits of government officials with their faces crossed out to the presidential building's gates, and carried banners saying "Do Not Sell the Country!" and "Do Not Rape the Constitution."

The constitutional changes proposed in the referendum, which set to take place this fall, include a series of initiatives amending the composition of the Constitutional Chamber, the structure of the Supreme Court, and measures aimed at strengthening party control over parliamentary deputies. If it goes through, it would be the ninth time Kyrgyzstan's constitution has been amended since the country's independence in 1992. The current constitution, adopted in 2010, was approved by the Council of Europe's Venice Commission, and prohibits further amendments until 2020.

But the scandal, which broke out on Wednesday evening, was over an anonymous YouTube video which showed protest organizer Nurbek Toktakunov, leader of local NGO 'Precedent', meeting with US Charge d'Affaires Richard Miles shortly after the protest.


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In the description accompanying the video, which shows Toktakunov at the protest, and then arriving at his office, after which white SUVs with US diplomatic plates arrive at his office, the author asked:

"What was the reason behind the American ambassador's meeting with an ordinary NGO organizer? Perhaps Toktakunov was accounting for his work before the Americans –for organizing the protest rally?"

Gaining wide attention in local media, the scandal forced Toktakunov to attempt to explain the meeting with Miles, who has been described as a 'genius of color revolutions'. The civil society organizer told Kyrgyz news agency 24.kg that "the meeting had been planned for a long time. The original meeting was scheduled for June 18, but I was busy and forgot, so they [the US Embassy] carried it forward to the 24th. It had no relation to yesterday's events."

Toktakunov's explanation has not calmed the Kyrgyz media's fears. Since Miles' appointment as Charge d'Affaires in February, local media have repeatedly recalled that the veteran diplomat had previously worked in countries which underwent color revolutions, including Serbia and Georgia.

Having experienced a color revolution in 2005, the country's journalists' worries were heightened in April, when it was revealed that the US had sent a mysterious Ukrainian-owned plane with over 150 tons of 'diplomatic mail' from the UAE to its embassy in Bishkek. Media have not ruled out that the 'diplomatic cargo' could be used for planning another color revolution in the country.

http://sputniknews.com/asia/20150625/1023834102.html

The cynicism of the US Right in accusing Obama of being 'soft on defense'(in the old parlance)is quite amazing. Between 'color revolutions' to order, proxy & direct deployments in Middle East, Nazis & tactically useless but political deployments in Europe, the massive expansion of AFRICOM, Obomber got a lot of balls in the air. Yet they're right, imperialism demands it, nothing else will do. Of course, much of this activity cannot be spoken of as part of an viciously aggressive foreign policy in public, so they get a free shot, and the Dems will 'cave'(don't throw me in that briar patch...), cause admitting hybrid warfare kinda puts the kibosh on the pretense of democracy.

The Roman Empire budgeted 90% of it's income for the military, are we there yet? And it didn't do them a damn bit of good.

The Roman Empire budgeted 90% of it's income for the military, are we there yet? And it didn't do them a damn bit of good.

It never does any of them any good. All empires fail. All empires collapse. The current imperials are only squeezing whatever they can get out of their holding while they still can. I'm sure that some bright US imperial stooge, right now, is calculating the number of days left to wring dough out of this withering abomination known as the "New (old) World Order". Most of the current imperials are looking for some place to land in the post-imperial order - whenever it gets here; but get here it will.

'Electric Yerevan' Will Not Change Armenia's Pro-Russian Orientation
Attempted “colour revolution” in Armenia runs so far counter to Armenia’s national interests that its ultimate failure is a certainty

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As much as some wish it could
Though the international media has barely reported the story, Yerevan — the capital of Armenia — has been wracked over the last few days with angry protests complaining about steep hikes in electricity rates.

The protest movement has been given the name “Electric Yerevan”.

Inevitably there has been discussion in the Russian media about whether these protests presage a “colour revolution” in Armenia modeled on the Maidan revolution in Ukraine.

Andrew Korybko has discussed this issue thoroughly, and there seems little doubt that some of the organisers of the “Electric Yerevan” protests are indeed plotting a “colour revolution”.

If the purpose of this intended revolution is intended to draw Armenia away from Russia, then it is unlikely to succeed even if it does result in the overthrow of the present government.

Attitudes in Armenia towards Russia are very different from attitudes to Russia in Ukraine. Armenian nationalism does not define itself through hostility to Russia in the way that Ukrainian nationalism does.

Though some young Armenians may hanker after Western lifestyles, the overriding reality is that Armenia depends heavily on Russia.



It is locked in conflict with the much richer and more powerful former Soviet republic to its east — Azerbaijan — over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, which is occupied by Armenia but claimed by Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan in turn is closely allied with Turkey (the two countries share a common language), that together with Azerbaijan has imposed an effective economic blockade on Armenia, which is completely landlocked.

Behind these present conflicts there is Armenia’s historic fear of Turkey, which perpetrated a genocide of Armenians in the first quarter of the 20th century that it has never acknowledged.

In the face of these external pressures, Armenia traditionally looks to Russia as its protector. It is also heavily dependent on Russia for economic help.

All these factors argue strongly against any rupture between Russia and Armenia becoming permanent. Certainly if the price the leaders of “Electric Yerevan” are obliged to pay in return for reorienting Armenia towards the West is the abandonment of Nagorno-Karabakh, then it is one that Armenians as a whole will not pay.

Conversely, if as nationalists the leaders of “Electric Yerevan” pursue a more aggressive policy towards Azerbaijan once they come to power, as apparently they have threatened (see Andrew Korybko’s discussion) then Armenia’s dependence on Russia will actually grow and the Russians will insist on having some say in the matter.

The Maidan revolution in Ukraine in the end only succeeded because of the weak and temporising policies of President Yanukovych, who spurned advice he was repeatedly given by his security officials to order a crackdown.

It is unlikely the Armenian government will make the same mistake, especially as it has Yanukovych’s example to learn from. Even if a “colour revolution” is indeed being attempted, the likelihood therefore is it will fail, as the recent attempts to stage “colour revolutions” in Hong Kong and Macedonia also seem to have failed.

Even if it temporarily succeeds, Armenia’s realities mean that it is no more likely to change Armenia’s long-term pro-Russian orientation than the similar protests that were staged in Armenia at the end of the 1980s, or the “colour revolution” known as the “Tulip Revolution” that took place in 2005 in Kyrgyzia.

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The final dress rehearsal before the premiere

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June 27, 16:57


Pretty sensible videos from Roman Babayan on the subject of protests in Armenia.
Rather than just blame the machinations of the Americans, the author quite objectively pointed to the real conditions of protests that the Americans are trying to manipulate.


http://youtu.be/s7K3xyVU554


Related Alexey Zot'ev. Armenia. The final rehearsal for the premiere? Armenia stirs. Even watching from far away, you realize that caught courage protest wave Armenians so quickly from the streets will not leave. They will not give. Seeing how rapidly outcry from the usual social turns into a political, I understand that the initiative of the local population very much alive supported from abroad. Most recently, on June 19 2015, the streets of Yerevan, came to 700 people who are unhappy with an abrupt increase in electricity tariffs. People declared a sit-and demanded a speedy revision taken off almost 17% tariff. The requirement of reasonableness. Any sane person understands that the tariff increase on the main source of energy will increase the price of virtually all goods and services in the country. Users asked the government to come to their senses and gave a period until June 22, 2015. On the night of 22 June 23, local police dispersed the protesters using water cannons. In the morning on June 23 left the streets of Yerevan more than 10,000 Armenians in the afternoon the number had increased to 20,000 people. Then, the protest was joined by four cities - Gyumri, Vanadzor, Ashtarak and Abovyan. Social slogans were increasingly replaced political. On behalf of the civil initiative "No robbery" Aram Manukyan spoke ... I often remember the first weeks of the Kiev Maidan. People are tired of the criminal regime of Yanukovych and really believe in what they can change something. They believed that together they can build a new and better life. On the Independence reigned excitement and felt an unprecedented unity. At that time Ukrainians do not understand that they are deceived, and stolen their right to a better life. Their energy and good intentions just used for their own purposes certain forces. The forces that later unleashed a civil war in the country and trying to draw Russia into the conflict and the EU. Something similar is going on in Armenia. People took to the streets to defend their rights and fight for a better life. They did not put forward political slogans and demands. But soon the crowd sounded calls "Down with the President!", "Government resign!" And people are easily picked up these calls, thereby giving their right to protest any, is not disinterested, political force. Watching the scene, I even heard a lot anti-Russian slogans. People inspired the entire Armenian power in the hands of Russian energy corporations. At the same time we forgot to say that in 2014 Vorotan HPP cascade consisting of three hydropower plants can collectively produce 405 million watts was sold to the US company Contour Global, which is actively developing energy markets in the post-Soviet space. This company in 2009, engaged in the reconstruction of Kramatorsk teploenergotsentrali. The man in charge of the Armenian energy program under the said corporation, Harry Levezli successfully oversaw it, and Ukraine, without even having to work in a top manager Renata Akhmetov. In 2006, Harry led the Board of Directors' Donbass Fuel-Energy Complex. " So statements about what Russia to seize all the power in Armenia at least unfounded. America is rapidly coming to the energy independence of the country ... Baghramian Avenue crowded with people and they are in no hurry to diverge. The police have taken a wait. After the failures of water cannons action Yerevan provoohraniteley seriously corrected. What will happen next? Followed by a long series of negotiations with the government protesters or just happen next provocation that would give the protesters and the police pass the point of no return, and immerse in Yerevan all the charm of the Maidan? In the country there are forces that want to play very much the power scenario. And there are those who are willing to pay for it. But eventually, one way or another will be done hands of ordinary citizens. Those Armenians who stand up for their rights is now far away from the Liberty Square, another may decide not to allow the bloody scenario similar to the one we saw in Kiev. Think again - the violent overthrow of the existing system usually ends the civil war, which in turn destroys the economy and discards it in the development of many decades ago. If you are not frightened by the prospect of economic crisis, think of those innocent victims that their blood profusely flooded land of Armenian cities. Be reasonable. This is just a rehearsal, tear premiere! Zot'ev Alex PS. Actually, the situation with the ongoing protests in Armenia seems the authorities can go for economic concessions, which corresponds to the objective economic interests of ordinary Armenians, which violates the policy of the Russian and US companies controlling the country's energy. And the rejection of the tariff increase may direct that happens to normal. But the authorities must understand that political concessions to the forces that are behind the protests will lead to disaster. Experience "color scripts" shows that where political regimes began to make political concessions, they are in most cases varies throughout the year. Ordinary citizens of Armenia could wish only reason, that objective was not dissatisfaction with existing tool liquidation country.

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Here's a propaganda piece floated in Al Jazeera by an 'independent think tank'(CIA asset).


This is not Armenia's Maidan moment - yet
Armenia protests represent much more than a display of anger over an energy price rise.
26 Jun 2015 07:50 GMT | Politics, Europe, Armenia, Energy
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Armenian demonstrators during a protest against an increase in electricity prices in Yerevan, Armenia [Getty]
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Richard Giragosian
Richard Giragosian is the founding director of the Regional Studies Centre, an independent think tank in Yerevan, Armenia.
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As an estimated 10,000 people in Armenia joined round-the-clock protests over a recent rise in electricity prices on June 24, demonstrators sensed a turning point on the fourth day of this outpouring of discontent. The turning point was evident as scores of normally disengaged, first-time protesters descended on the protest site to show solidarity and support.
Yet this wave of protest represents much more than a display of anger over an energy price rise. And these demonstrations are only the latest in a series of civic actions against the Armenian government.
This recent round of protests against the Armenian government represents something new and novel. Public demonstrations themselves are certainly not new for Armenia. But the protesters, largely consisting of the young, educated, and empowered, stand as a new challenge for the government.

Protesters shut down streets in Armenia's capital for third night
Unlike the more traditional political rallies and protests of Armenia's opposition parties, these demonstrations deprive the authorities of any avenue for political negotiation, and the protesters are simply not interested in anything short of concession.
More than energy
While this lack of politicisation served as an important advantage for protesters in the initial period, it is now becoming a weakness, as the need for a strategy for coherent political demands is now apparent. Yet, despite that serious shortcoming in leadership, the momentum of the protests is likely to only deepen, and not dissipate.
Such an outlook of sustained momentum is grounded in the fact that these protests are also about more than energy prices. The discontent is much deeper, rooted in a broader economic downturn, as seen by an already severe one-third decrease in remittances coming to Armenia from abroad. This cut in remittances has hit many ordinary families in Armenia, who depend on the money for basic commodities and food staples.
A second, related element that has only exacerbated the situation is the anger over the arrogance of the Russian-owned energy company in Armenia that has pushed the Armenian government for the electricity price rise.
The Russian connection does not necessarily mean that these protests are directed against Moscow, and they are certainly not a Kiev-style 'Maidan moment'.

The anger and outrage over Russian arrogance was not only rooted in the exposure of lavish spending on luxury vehicles and homes for the Russian executives, but grew due to the company's refusal to respond to a request by the Armenian parliament to defend the move in the legislative debate over the price rise.
The Russian connection does not necessarily mean that these protests are directed against Moscow, and they are certainly not a Kiev-style "Maidan moment".
But against the backdrop of a pre-existing crisis in Armenian-Russian relations in the wake of the brutal murder of an entire Armenian family by a Russian conscript stationed at the Russian base in Armenia, any additional public perception of a Russian insult to Armenian sovereignty only escalates tension.
Russian economy
And with the cause of the decline in remittances directly linked to the downturn in the Russian economy, which is the source for roughly 90 percent of all remittances coming into Armenia, there is a broader aspect to such public anger.
But it is also a "crisis of confidence" in the Armenian government that is driving these protests. In fact, one key lesson from the earlier round of demonstrations over the Armenian government's half-hearted attempt to introduce sweeping pension reforms was that those earlier public protests were based as much on a lack of trust in the government's capacity to fairly implement the reform as the pension reform itself.
Moreover, this crisis of confidence in the government has also been matched by a destabilising degree of government arrogance, where key decisions are taken with little or no public preparation or engagement. This was most notably demonstrated by the Armenian president's unilateral and abrupt decision to commit Armenia to joining the Russian-led Eurasian Union in September 2013, which thereby ended Armenia's hopes to conclude an Association Agreement with the European Union.

Policemen stand during a protest against an increase in electricity prices in Yerevan [Getty]
No Armenian government has been able to handle public protests. For the Armenian authorities, the traditional response has always been a reflexive resort to force, in varying degrees of excess and abuse. This was most evident in the country's violent clashes during its 2008 post-election crisis, in which 10 people died and many more were wounded in a violent crackdown on demonstrators by police.
Given its consistent failure to communicate, the government's inability to strike a delicate balance in response means that there is little likelihood of a negotiated way out of this confrontation. This was only confirmed by the excessive force used by police during an initial attempt to forcibly disperse the protests on June 22, which also included the mass arrests of some 230 demonstrators and journalists.
Thus, while the immediate outlook of these mounting protests in Armenia remains far from clear, it is fairly certain that Armenia faces a long, hot summer of discontent in the weeks to come.
Richard Giragosian is the founding director of the Regional Studies Center, an independent think-tank in Yerevan, Armenia.

http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2015/06/armenia-maidan-moment-150625112125114.html

How fucking transparent.

Here's a propaganda piece floated in Al Jazeera by an 'independent think tank'(CIA asset).



How fucking transparent.

Transparent, indeed. This could have (and may have been) written in one of the suburbs of DC. The one thing that may be problematic for the US imperials (if true) is, "The anger and outrage over Russian arrogance...rooted in the exposure of lavish spending on luxury vehicles and homes for the Russian executives". This is the exact and habitual behavior of all bourgeois bosses - worldwide. The imperial US bourgeoisie are the worst at rubbing their excessive opulence in working class and poor noses. The US Empire has made its living on the edge of stirring working class solidarity and paying off one part to kill the other. That is a dangerous business, as the Donbas shows.

Half-hearted proposal

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June 27, 22:18


Armenian government to temporarily take over all the costs associated with the increase in electricity tariffs before the end of the audit company "Electric Networks of Armenia",

he said on Saturday the country's president, Serzh Sargsyan, RIA Novosti reported.
On Friday, Sargsyan at the meeting with chairman of the Armenian-Russian intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation, Russian Minister of Transport Maxim Sokolov agreed to an independent audit of the company "Electric Networks of Armenia".
"I am confident that the abolition of the decision to raise electricity tariffs is extremely dangerous. Therefore, until the conclusion (of auditors - ed.), the government will take over all the burden of the increase in the tariff "- quoted Sargsyan agency" Novosti-Armenia ".
He explained that the government does not intend to change the current program or social spending, so the money is planned to take compensation from the funds provided for strengthening security. "Of course , challenges to our security, to put it mildly, far from a solution, but today's atmosphere of suspicion and mistrust, I also consider as a security issue and very important issue. It must be solved ", - said the President of Armenia. At the same time, Sargsyan said he believes the tariff increase was justified. "I am sure that if we do not raise tariffs, the energy system will face the threat of destruction of a domino effect," - he said. Solution Commission on regulation of public services to increase from August 1, electricity rates by 16%, taken on June 17 sparked a protest that started in Yerevan on June 19 and later turned into a procession to the presidential residence. The police using special equipment to disperse the demonstrators. Almost 240 people including journalists, were taken to the police station, 25 people sought medical help.





http://www.kazinform.kz/rus/article/2791 307 - zinc PS. That is to say have thrown the ball to the other side. Now on , will the opposition to compromise will clearly see how much the desire to direct an objective dissatisfaction with the mainstream stall mode Sargsyan. Of course, the Armenian leadership is not wished to reduce defense spending in light of the situation with Karabakh and problems in relations with Azerbaijan, but there is clearly not the case when you can calmly look at what is happening. The cost was obviously beginning to exceed any benefit that could be obtained from the support of companies controlled by the Armenian energy sector. It is not yet clear whether it satisfied the protesters as making demands cancellation of the decision to increase tariffs, not about what the government will at its own expense (count by Armenian taxpayers) to pay higher tariffs. Of course, the radicals need not go and put pressure on the authorities. But with continued protests overflowing them purely political plane, the peaceful opposition with no small degree of probability can lead to consequences of force, which may shed blood, which some want to see on the streets of Yerevan. However, if the protest is deliberately aimed at the overthrow of the current government direction, the Armenian leadership will be as usual two choices - either to surrender or to suppress the protests by force. UPD: As a complement readers protesters refused http://russian.rt.com/article/ 99,997 to make half-hearted concessions to the authorities and demand the complete abolition of the decision to raise tariffs.

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The police gave 30 minutes to clear the center of Yerevan

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June 28, 20:16


In Yerevan, the police promised just about to start a crackdown on protesters who refused to leave the streets despite the authorities' concessions.
Here, an online broadcast from the scene. Area cordoned off by police and protesters riot. So far without incident, the police continues to urge the protesters to disperse. The answer is whistling and clapping.

(video at link, bp)

Another broadcast from the scene.


http://youtu.be/Ap8g-wnzJ8g

UPD: The police extended the ultimatum until time 23-00. UPD: As the correspondent of "b" in Yerevan Artyom Galustyan, the police withdrew from the buffer zone separating the security forces and protesters on Baghramian Avenue. From the buffer zone output protesters remained press and activists. Meanwhile, Armenian police said the discovery of a number of demonstrators in Yerevan explosive devices. "Among the protesters there are people who have identified explosives. Take care not to bring the situation to the extreme " , - said the deputy chief of Yerevan Police present at the head of the avenue of "Prosperous Armenia" Naira Zohrabyan, "Interfax". It is also reported that in the center of the city of Gyumri in northern Armenia held a protest against the rise in price of electricity tariffs. Demonstrators in Gyumri stated that if against protesters in Yerevan, force will be used, in Gyumri will begin mass actions of disobedience. http://www.kommersant.ru/doc/2757243 - Zinc

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Strike while the iron is hot

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colonelcassad
July 3, 15:48


Alex Zot'ev of skilled sewer protest in Armenia. Armenian American program - Strike while the iron is hot!



In Armenia the formation of a new social movement. Mass and determined mood. Formed at the barricades. The new movement has not yet received any status of any name, but by his face already publicly making statements one, David Sanasaryan, represents responsibility for information issues. Movement formed from activists who fought against the increase in electricity tariffs on Baghramian Avenue. Despite the fact that they are united by the idea of struggle with a sharp rise in price of energy, the new movement activists do not exclude that in the near future, they put forward new requirements for power! As we say - started ... What does it mean? One thing is clear - those who are watching the proceedings intently, very carefully now and pick up the most active of determined, in order to form them into a real force. After a fairly short period of time, this force will be a weapon, which is destined to carry the current government. Weapon in someone's capable hands. More precisely in the hands of those who give good and directs. And this social work traditionally and almost disinterested, lay the United States. Yet it is not clear who will be the leader of the new movement and how it will be called. Although in principle it does not matter, since the formalities do not change anything. Look who speaks on behalf of the movement - a member of the opposition party "Heritage" David Sanasaryan. And not just any member of the party, and the official spokesman! And I warned - any non-political protest is under a purely political roots! "Heritage" Party is the only opposition party in parliament, which has passed the electoral threshold. While the "Heritage" was always the opposition, since inception, and regardless of who was president of the country. The party created a lawyer from the US Raffi Hovannisian has Richardovich in the Armenian parliament very little significant, but very noisy faction. Liberals and supporters of democratic values ​​to see the country one way - deeper European integration. Raffi Hovannisian, who studied in California, Tufts and Georgetown universities, all of a sudden quit a successful career as a lawyer in the US and returned to Armenia in 1991. The truth is not in vain - in 1993, he became the first Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia. Later he went to the free swimming, and creating his own party, and then stormed the parliament. In 2013 he participated in the presidential election, he lost, but with a very good result, and unhappy outcome of the election provoked riots in Yerevan. If objectively assess the case leadership of the party, you'll find quite a lot of good initiatives - from proposals to reform the law to clear and strict position on Nagorno-Karabakh and its independence. However, this did not prevent the leadership of the party "Heritage" in 2013 to express solidarity with the people of Ukraine in connection with the events on the Maidan. It is said that the protest was supported by Orange. Moreover, in 2013, when, after long negotiations with Vladimir Putin, President Serzh Sargsyan made ​​a statement of intent to join the Customs Union and later participate in the formation of the Eurasian Economic Union is the functionaries of the party "Heritage" expressed their intention to bring the country in friendly European family. During the march was followed by harsh statements, "We are opposed to the Customs Union." I just have to take sides looking Hovannisian and his "Legacy," and you really draw their own conclusions. Thus, we can observe a natural and well-planned final protest in Yerevan - in the pro-Western political structure poured a large number of socially active citizens. Rather, they are not joined, and they skillfully headed. Now they have a leader and will point the way. What's next? Independence! Cruel, ruthless, destructive and opens the way to new horizons of mills. The consequences of the implementation of such a scenario we are able to observe without cuts in the neighboring and friendly to us once, Ukraine! Alex Zot'ev http://cassad.net/vazhnoe/14042-kuy-zhel ezo-poka-goryacho.html - zinc PS. I'd add - at this stage of the Armenian leadership managed to stop the most acute part of the problem, but it has not disappeared, but rather has become a long-term problem - the pro-Western opposition is based on objective protests associated with difficult socio-economic situation in Armenia, will try to make the most of it outburst of discontent, to change the vector of development of Armenia. US interest here is quite clear - the displacement of Russian troops and the Russian capital of Armenia. If Sargsyan regime is an obstacle to the realization of these aims, the overthrow of the street, one of the possible scenarios that the US could try to Armenia in the framework of the current conflict with Russia. At the same time for ordinary Armenians, who strained his appreciation of communal little has changed - maximum, Russian capitalists replace US and when viewed realistically based on the experience of Ukraine, the rates will eventually rise even more than would raise the domestic owners of the Armenian energy sector. Against use plans protest for ousting Russia from Armenia, played by the fact that most Armenians understand that inner turmoil given the difficult relations with Turkey and hostile relations with Azerbaijan (due to the problem of Nagorno-Karabakh) could lead to a national catastrophe. Therefore, the protests go with caution "as if something happens" that upsets some radical leaders of the protests, which have so far not led to the desired their blood.

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