In this week’s edition of the Armenian News podcast, Hovik and Asbed analyze escalating regional tensions as Ukraine expands operations into the Caspian Sea, striking Iranian and Russian assets. We examine how this merger of the Northern and Southern conflicts affects Armenia, Kazakhstan’s energy security, and Pashinyan’s diplomatic positioning amid new pressure from Western capitals following Aliyev’s recent visits to Germany and Berlin.
Topics:
Ukraine expands its war into the Caspian
Iran warns of a wider regional response
Russia and the West test stalled diplomacy
Aliyev positions Baku as a geopolitical hub
Armenia faces pressure over EU alignment
Baku POW abuse and their deteriorating health
Housing policy expose domestic failures
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Episode 571 | Recorded: July 27, 2026
SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/571
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