It is obvious that the Armenian government must remain neutral in the Russian-Ukrainian war. (For example, it was right to abstain at the UN). All other options pose a threat to our state. One can hope that Russia will not force our authorities to take immoral steps and, for example, repeat its propaganda tales about the “Nazis” or justify the shelling of Ukrainian cities.
Apart from the government, other political forces do not have to be neutral; on the contrary, in my opinion, they should proceed from their political and human values and orient their supporters. And here, in the behavior of both the parliamentary opposition and the majority of parties, I see more of a “Russian bent.” I have not seen one of the more or less large, influential parties say a word of criticism against Russia. Explanations can be one of two.
Either they like Russia’s policy, and they particularly welcome the Armenian Eagles’ initiative to send a detachment to Donbas, or they hope that Putin will be dissatisfied with Pashinyan in some matter, and in that case they will offer their services. Let me say at once that these are vain hopes. Putin (as well as Aliyev and Erdogan) need a defeated leader of Armenia, and that is why Pashinyan today has the full support of Russia. This will be the case at least until the signing of the “peace treaty.”
Thus, the Armenian political forces that dream of coming to power with the help of Russia, they welcome the invasion of that country into the territory of a neighboring country, and those who do not have such hope, condemn this step. I repeat, in addition to purely pragmatic motivation, “value” approaches are also expected from political parties. For example, is killing a person good or bad?
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But that does not end my bewilderment toward the opposition. It should be clearly stated whether the opposition is against the talks with Turkey at all or for, say, after we put forward certain preconditions, for example, Turkey should recognize the Armenian Genocide, after which negotiations are possible. Maybe there are other preconditions; it is desirable to find out. Is the opposition in principle against the idea of concluding a “peace agreement” with Azerbaijan or is it against the preconditions announced by the Azerbaijani side? In that case, what conditions should Armenia present?
Just saying “Turk” and “traitor” may soothe the hearts of some, but it does not, to put it mildly, create new political meanings.
Aram Abrahamyan
