YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 15, ARMENPRESS: Neither Russia nor West have an impact on the electoral processes taking place in Armenia. Sergey Markedonov, Russian expert on the Caucasus Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington told in the briefing with Armenpress reporter.

''Both  Russia  and West are favoring Sargsyan's candidature. In one hand there is an established cooperation with Russia, and agreement to continue deployment of Russian military base in Armenia. What refers to West, they are also considering Sargsyan best candidate of Armenia's February 18 Presidential elections, considering him  flexible candidate. Political scientist deems considerable Serzh Sargsyan  is sober-minded and never crosses the hot lines. ''When Sargsyan does not like something, he never rejects it , instead offers '' Let us try''. Sargsyan is flexible, therefore meets the interest of the West and Russia. The candidate seems to be acceptable almost by all.

 Presidential elections are due in Armenia on February 18.