Was it worth groveling in front of all the Solovyovs for years?

The Russian ambassador was summoned to the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs following statements by propagandist Vladimir Solovyov, who suggested disregarding international law and initiating a so-called “free movement” across Armenia and Central Asian countries.

It is worth noting that Solovyov is a recipient of the Armenian Order of Honor, one of the country’s highest state awards. For many years, Armenian media outlets willingly broadcast his statements—often critical of Azerbaijan—and he was repeatedly welcomed with gifts, honors, and public recognition. This naturally raises an important question: what was the true nature of this relationship?

Were such figures genuinely friends of Armenia, or—as some have long argued—were they merely instruments carrying out assigned roles? Experience shows that individuals like Solovyov and others of similar standing are not independent journalists or allies, but rather functionaries who act according to directives.

Having toured former Soviet republics, collecting applause, gifts, and public attention, these figures now demonstrate that past recognition carries little weight. When tasked otherwise, they readily turn against those who once welcomed them.

This situation serves as a reminder of the realities of modern political media relations.