According to political scientist Stepan Grigoryan, Robert Kocharyan’s lawyers throw mud at the people:

“I do not see anything more vile, they condemn the velvet revolution. Where is the 37th year? When did you see the officials write the statement and quit? During Rob’s presidency? ”

Stepan Grigoryan considers those who assess the arrest of the second president as political persecution, far from reality:

“Was the persecution during Kocharyan’s presidency or is it now? Where does he get this wealth from, where are these businesses? Where can vendetta be seen?”

According to Stepan Grigoryan, Kocharyan’s arrest cannot have a negative impact on Armenia’s international rating:

“His lawyers, throwing mud at the public, are trying to get the support of the international community, it will cost them dear.”

The political scientist also refers to the accusation against CSTO Secretary Yuri Khachaturov, saying that this is only Armenia’s problem, and Russia cannot interfere. Stepan Grigoryan proposes the investigative body to inspect Khachaturov also on the April events of 2016:

“I propose to check his accounts and accounts of his relatives, we are not stupid, they do not rent out territories for free.”