Onik Gasparyan's Unexpected Retreat Raises Doubts

Before leaving the position of Chief of Staff, Onik Gasparyan had numerous meetings and phone conversations with various political and public figures, assuring almost everyone that he would not resign and would ensure that Nikol Pashinyan steps down, as well as set a date for early elections. He mentioned that, according to the calculations of the legal advisors of the General Staff, he could remain in the position for at least 3-4 more months by interpreting the legislation in his favor.

Moreover, during one of the meetings, Gasparyan asserted that he had managed to convince Nikol Pashinyan to go for early elections, though he did not clarify whether this would be under his premiership or without him.

Gasparyan's unexpected retreat has led those close to him to suspect that Pashinyan may have given him a clear promise of resignation, which is why Gasparyan opted not to escalate the situation and published his last message. They are simply puzzled as to whether Gasparyan is so naive as to believe Pashinyan's promises.