The latest episode of the security-focused program Dilemma features political analysts Robert Ghevondyan and Davit Karapetyan. The topic: the meeting between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The discussion is moderated by Areg Kochinyan, President of the Armenian Council NGO.
Key points covered:
New dimensions of tension in Armenian–Russian relations revealed by the meeting
Armenia and Artsakh from Putin’s perspective
Topics discussed, including Overchuk’s article
Why organizing the meeting on Armenia’s terms was the right approach
Who claimed that the Karapetyans are “Pro-Moscow figures”
The Artsakh issue
Railway concession discussions
Armenia’s leverage in the CSTO and the EAEU
Differences between Russia’s and the U.S.’s proposals
The need to reduce Armenia’s dependence on Russia
Russia’s red lines
Russia’s continued presence in the region
Increasing hybrid attacks
Misperceptions in Russia about Armenian public and political sentiment
Did Putin know that dual citizens cannot run for prime minister in Armenia
