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WILL ARMENIAN AUTHORITIES RECOGNIZE THE LEGITIMACY OF NEW AUTHORITIES OF UKRAINE?
February 27 2014
The events in Ukraine are creating a new geopolitical situation. In
this context, one of the most important topics for discussion is the
issue of recognizing legitimacy of Ukraine's new authorities. The
analysts' opinions match on the issue that Russia will not recognize
the legitimacy of the new government of Ukraine. Another question is
how the authorities of Armenia would display them in this situation.
Stepan Grigoryan, Director of Analytical Centre on Globalization and
Regional Cooperation thinks that "Armenian authorities should accept
the legitimacy of the new authorities of Ukraine, and a delegation from
RA National Assembly should to go to the Supreme Rada". To the question
of Aravot.am of whether it is appropriate for the Armenian authorities
to recognize the legitimacy of the new government of Ukraine, ACGRC
Director Richard Kirakosyan, agreeing with Stepan Grigoryan's opinion,
said, "There is one head of the government in the world who questions
the legitimacy of the new government of Ukraine.
It is the Prime Minister of Russia. However, I think that the
Armenian authorities will follow the logic, and recognize Ukraine's
new government. I must also say that I was confused when I read
Galust Sahakyan's recent statements, who once again demonstrated
his political insignificance. The Parliament was very deceptive. The
move that our Parliament pays tribute to the memory of the victims
of Ukraine was good, however, it was to be done not with regard to
denial of March 1 exactness in Armenia." Referring to the prospect
of Armenia's accession to the Customs Union, Mr. Kirakosyan said, "I
think what happened further weakened Armenia's prospects to appear in
this Union. It means we should respect the people in Ukraine who came
out to the streets and defended their independence and sovereignty."
In the conversation with Aravot.am, the political scientist Hrant
Melik-Shahnazaryan argued the opposite, saying that he does not think
that something is weakening or changing in the matter of Armenia's
accession to the Customs Union. Later he added, "Ukraine is not
constitute a part of the Customs Union, nor any emphasis was made on
Ukraine in the process of formation of the Customs Union. Armenia had
chosen this way not for Ukraine or Kazakhstan rather than building
economic and political components with Russia. So, I do not think that
for Armenia there is a weakening of motivation. This is more of Russia
task than Armenia." With regard to the observations of recognizing
the legitimacy of the government of Ukraine, Mr. Melik-Shahnazaryan
said, "Whoever the Ukrainian authorities are, Armenia needs to build
possibly good relationship with them. The revolution is not over yet,
so, to clearly say who is in power and who is not, at this stage it
is too early."
Tatev HARUTYUNYAN
Read more at: http://en.aravot.am/2014/02/27/164002/
February 27 2014
The events in Ukraine are creating a new geopolitical situation. In
this context, one of the most important topics for discussion is the
issue of recognizing legitimacy of Ukraine's new authorities. The
analysts' opinions match on the issue that Russia will not recognize
the legitimacy of the new government of Ukraine. Another question is
how the authorities of Armenia would display them in this situation.
Stepan Grigoryan, Director of Analytical Centre on Globalization and
Regional Cooperation thinks that "Armenian authorities should accept
the legitimacy of the new authorities of Ukraine, and a delegation from
RA National Assembly should to go to the Supreme Rada". To the question
of Aravot.am of whether it is appropriate for the Armenian authorities
to recognize the legitimacy of the new government of Ukraine, ACGRC
Director Richard Kirakosyan, agreeing with Stepan Grigoryan's opinion,
said, "There is one head of the government in the world who questions
the legitimacy of the new government of Ukraine.
It is the Prime Minister of Russia. However, I think that the
Armenian authorities will follow the logic, and recognize Ukraine's
new government. I must also say that I was confused when I read
Galust Sahakyan's recent statements, who once again demonstrated
his political insignificance. The Parliament was very deceptive. The
move that our Parliament pays tribute to the memory of the victims
of Ukraine was good, however, it was to be done not with regard to
denial of March 1 exactness in Armenia." Referring to the prospect
of Armenia's accession to the Customs Union, Mr. Kirakosyan said, "I
think what happened further weakened Armenia's prospects to appear in
this Union. It means we should respect the people in Ukraine who came
out to the streets and defended their independence and sovereignty."
In the conversation with Aravot.am, the political scientist Hrant
Melik-Shahnazaryan argued the opposite, saying that he does not think
that something is weakening or changing in the matter of Armenia's
accession to the Customs Union. Later he added, "Ukraine is not
constitute a part of the Customs Union, nor any emphasis was made on
Ukraine in the process of formation of the Customs Union. Armenia had
chosen this way not for Ukraine or Kazakhstan rather than building
economic and political components with Russia. So, I do not think that
for Armenia there is a weakening of motivation. This is more of Russia
task than Armenia." With regard to the observations of recognizing
the legitimacy of the government of Ukraine, Mr. Melik-Shahnazaryan
said, "Whoever the Ukrainian authorities are, Armenia needs to build
possibly good relationship with them. The revolution is not over yet,
so, to clearly say who is in power and who is not, at this stage it
is too early."
Tatev HARUTYUNYAN
Read more at: http://en.aravot.am/2014/02/27/164002/