Akayev retreats

Another “managed democracy” is trying to enter into dialogue with those whom it recently tried to deceive. Even if Akayev manages to resolve the crisis, it is now unlikely that he will be able to remain in power after the end of his presidential term. And the Russian Foreign Ministry, as usual, hastened to speak out in support of the collapsing regime: “Actions taken outside the legal framework lead to an escalation of tension, negatively affect the political situation as a whole and deserve condemnation.”