U.S. Embassy to Yerevan Replies to “Izvestia”: We have just one thing to say to that – нет

The U.S. embassy to Yerevan made a Facebook post, which reads,

“In an article published recently in Izvestia the paper claims that alleged sources in the Russian Embassy in Yerevan and in Armenian diplomatic circles say the U.S. is directly sponsoring pro-opposition parties, particularly to advance an anti-Russian narrative in Armenia. We have just one thing to say to that: нет [no]. The surreal claims in the article could not be further from the truth. The Embassy and USAID proudly – and transparently – provide funding to various civil society organizations, giving them the tools and resources to strengthen democratic institutions and make life better for the average Armenian. You can learn about the Embassy’s Democracy Commission Grant program here and USAID’s funding here. We’re proud Armenian civil society remains one of the strongest, freest, and most vital in the region. Maybe Izvestia should look at the state of civil society in Russia and compare?”