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ARMENIAN COMMUNITY IN UKRAINE NON-POLITICAL - REP
20:56 * 19.02.14
The Armenian community is Ukraine is not a political structure,
and it does not make any political appeals.
However, "many men, many minds," Secretary of the Armenian community
in Ukraine Samvel Azizyan told Tert.am as he spoke of the community's
stance on the latest developments in Ukraine.
"We are not involved. The Armenian community is not a political
structure, but its members have different political views. The
community's task is preserving our culture and faith," he said.
Azizyan disagrees with the opinion that the Armenian community
remains neutral.
"We are for a peaceful settlement of the crisis in Kiev."
However, some examples of Armenians' activity in Euromaidan have
been reported. Sergey Nigoyan was one of the first victims. Talented
painter Boris Yeghiazaryan is also actively involved.
Azizyan knows about some Armenians present in Euromaidna, but he
cannot say if they are Armenian community members.
Armenians in Ukraine do have no problems because of discrimination.
"The Armenian community in Ukraine has centuries-old history. Sixty
thousand Armenian soldiers sacrificed their lives for Ukraine,"
Azizyan said.
According to official data, 100,000 Armenians resided in Ukraine as
of 2001.
"But thirteen years have passed, and I think this number has
significantly increased," Azizyan said.
A source in Armenia's foreign office told Tert.am that 300,000 to
400,000 currently reside in Ukraine.
Armenian News - Tert.am
20:56 * 19.02.14
The Armenian community is Ukraine is not a political structure,
and it does not make any political appeals.
However, "many men, many minds," Secretary of the Armenian community
in Ukraine Samvel Azizyan told Tert.am as he spoke of the community's
stance on the latest developments in Ukraine.
"We are not involved. The Armenian community is not a political
structure, but its members have different political views. The
community's task is preserving our culture and faith," he said.
Azizyan disagrees with the opinion that the Armenian community
remains neutral.
"We are for a peaceful settlement of the crisis in Kiev."
However, some examples of Armenians' activity in Euromaidan have
been reported. Sergey Nigoyan was one of the first victims. Talented
painter Boris Yeghiazaryan is also actively involved.
Azizyan knows about some Armenians present in Euromaidna, but he
cannot say if they are Armenian community members.
Armenians in Ukraine do have no problems because of discrimination.
"The Armenian community in Ukraine has centuries-old history. Sixty
thousand Armenian soldiers sacrificed their lives for Ukraine,"
Azizyan said.
According to official data, 100,000 Armenians resided in Ukraine as
of 2001.
"But thirteen years have passed, and I think this number has
significantly increased," Azizyan said.
A source in Armenia's foreign office told Tert.am that 300,000 to
400,000 currently reside in Ukraine.
Armenian News - Tert.am