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Staunchly-opposition former Armenian president Levon Ter-Petrosian has defied Western nations, saying they were not interested in the rule of legitimate and powerful authorities in his country.
"Western countries are content with weak and illegitimate authorities in Yerevan. Such authorities would wholeheartedly abide by all of their instructions. I am talking about the Upper (Nagorno) Garabagh conflict settlement, combat against international terrorism and other issues," said Ter-Petrosian, who heads the Armenian Nationwide Movement.
He told a news conference last week that he was looking to stand in a snap presidential election and the opposition was striving to achieve its conduct.
"I will certainly take part in the elections. Holding a snap election is pivotal, as in five to ten years there will be no point in going to the polls at all," Ter-Petrosian said.
Armenian opposition had refused to recognize the results of the February 19 presidential election, charging vote rigging. The mass protests that followed were quelled on March 1 with the use of force.
He did not rule out that his movement would nominate a different candidate for the next election.
"We have a very strong movement and decent people. The movement has 10 worthy leaders meeting the highest requirements."
The ex-president added that his bloc would continue its struggle by peaceful and political means.