Archbishop Leads Armenian Protests - Eastern Express - TVP World

[TexasTowelie]

In this episode of Eastern Express, we dive into the dramatic protests in Armenia led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. From post-war discontent to political ambitions, this story is a riveting mix of religion and politics. Join us as we explore the complexities and potential implications for Armenia and the wider region.

[rso]

1. RSO

I’m in Yerevan on assignment, and I have witnessed the demonstrations which have been mostly peaceful. The Archbishop is really not taken seriously by the vast majority of the population, and the Prime Minister has enough votes in the Parliament to survive any impeachment attempts. It’s generally accepted that Russian active measures services are encouraging the protests, as Putin is upset that Armenia is lessening its traditional close relationship with Russia, and looking to the West for support.

[TexasTowelie]

2. Hopefully the situation remains stable in Yerevan.

It's also a bit of a surprise to find a DUer in Armenia to provide some perspective.