EVENTS
Russia’s perspective on the events in Armenia
Why did the Kremlin accept Serge Sargsyan’s resignation so easily, and on whom was Moscow really counting in the power struggle among the Armenian elite? What was the point of Sergei Naryshkin’s trip to Baku on the 24th of April?
MAIN ACTORS
The blocking of Telegram Messenger and the principal special interest groups concerned: the conflicting interests of the FSB, Igor Shchegolev’s group, Nikolai Patrushev, Sergei Kirienko, Sergei Chemezov and others.
PROCESSES
Lead-up to the cabinet reshuffle: who will be the Prime Minister and what are the key intrigues regarding the prominent positions?