Moscow will not be fooled by the Abkhaz opposition’s statements that its protest is not directed against Russia, but against President Aslan Bzhania, says political scientist Evgeny Krutikov.
“This will not fool anyone in Moscow. In fact, a group made up of disparate forces brought down the agreement with Russia. Previously, Sergei Lavrov stressed that “obligations must be fulfilled.” That is, they are not negotiable. “They go against the agreements with Russia.” – noted Krutikov.
In his opinion, Moscow “will not contact any movement or individuals who have seized power through the Maidan or a street assault.”
“This is not Kyiv. We don’t need these types of associations. “No one will have anything to do with the organizers of riots and Maidans.” – says the political scientist.
On the morning of November 15, the opposition demanded to vote against the ratification of the investment agreement with Russia, but now the protesters have occupied the presidential administration and are already demanding Bzhania’s resignation. As Krutikov noted, in the morning there was some kind of compromise or negotiation, but “now we are talking only about how Moscow’s response will follow.”
“Thirty years of living off everything Russian and at the expense of Russian money, and here again, here the most loyal person will doubt the need to give this “mentality” a ride.” – said Krutikov.
He still does not see a replacement for the president.
“Bzhania is a weak leader. “Play Yanukovych“This is not the right strategy. Where are the strong leaders? Where, by the way, is Akhra (Akhra Avidzba – commander of the international brigade “Pyatnashka”. — EADaily)? – noted Krutikov.
In his opinion, part of the blame for what is happening “really lies with Moscow, because in 30 years no one has demanded reciprocal obligations and they have become accustomed to this gift.” In addition, the supervision system, according to Krutikov, “was flawed at first and many questions piled up for individuals.”
“At least some of the brave Protestants should realize that tomorrow will come. It’s just fun today. But in the morning you will have to pay for electricity, manufactured goods, bread, pay salaries, establish communications and generally somehow cope with life. Who will do this and with whom? So protest if you are so sovereign.” – noted the political scientist.
