In this episode of Conversations on Groong, Pietro Shakarian joins Hovik and Asbed to examine the Iran war, its impact on Russia, Ukraine, and the wider Eurasian balance, and what it means for Armenia’s security and foreign policy. The discussion also looks at Pashinyan’s strained Moscow visit, the uncertain future of TRIPP, Armenia-Russia tensions, and the fast-forming landscape of Armenia’s June parliamentary elections, including the opposition field, campaign narratives, and the stakes for the country’s political future.
Topics:
The Iran War and Its Global Impacts
Armenia-Russia Relations
Parliamentary Elections in Armenia
Guest: Pietro Shakarian
Hosts:
Hovik Manucharyan
Asbed Bedrossian
Episode 529 | Recorded: April 3, 2026
SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/529
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