I have returned to fight for my honor and dignity, Armenia’s second President Robert Kocharyan said in an interview to Russian “NTV” channel.

In response to journalist’s observation that he is one of the unique presidents who did not leave the country even in conditions of danger of arrest, Kocharyan said, “I have not left, I have returned. I was in Greece and clearly realizing the danger of being arrested I have returned. I do not run away from difficulties.”

Kocharyan said he still hoped that the judicial system is independent.

“I hoped that the judicial power is independent from the executive one and it appeared to be so. I have returned to fight for my honor and dignity,” Kocharyan said.