The growing criticism of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan by former opposition groups within the country against the backdrop of Armenia's rapid integration into the West indicates the strengthening of Russophile and paradoxical political positions in the country. Besides, the deepening rifts between Russia and Armenia over the past two months have also increased uncertainty about the country's future.

A few weeks ago, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan's visit to Moscow and his pleasant-on-the-face, but suggestive-behind-the-scenes talks with his counterpart Sergei Lavrov raised deep questions. Yerevan thought it was a simple matter of playing a double game between the Kremlin and the West, but the tough demands from Moscow forced it to think deeper.

Armenia's appearance as an active player on the Western front, in addition to being a member of the Eurasian Economic Union and the CSTO, was not welcomed by Russia unequivocally. Lavrov explained this political game of Pashinyan, which seemed to be a threat to Russia, by building it on the wrong parameters. He believes that Pashinyan is wearing........

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