Fyodor Lukyanov - Russia in Evolving Global Geopolitics | Ep 502, Jan 9, 2026

Описание: Conversations on Groong - January 9, 2026

Topics:
Venezuela
Ukraine War
Russia-Iran Relations
TRIPP and Russian-Armenian Relations

Guest: Fyodor Lukyanov (Фёдор Алекса́ндрович Лукья́нов)

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro to show with Fyodor Lukyanov
02:28 What is Russia's perspective on the Venezuela events?
09:13 Are there parallels to the US & Russia's feelings of exclusive ownership of their areas of influence?
12:10 What does Russia think about Making Greenland Great Again?
15:22 Ukraine: why is this war still ongoing, how will it resolve?
22:20 Does Putin believe that Trump negotiates in good faith and can deliver on his promises?
25:10 Is a second Iran-Israel war unavoidable, and is Iran ready to defend itself?
31:35 At what point would Russia engage to try and prevent an ally from being attacked?
38:42 TRIPP and Russia's expectations in unblocking of transportation through Armenia
46:09 Is Russia concerned that theTRIPP would constrict North-South communications?
50:28 Is Russia willing to see another Russian-unfriendly election outcome - in Armenia?
58:05 What tools does Russia have to stops anti-Russian election rigging in Armenia?
01:01:48 About Fyodor Lukyanov

Hosts:
Hovik Manucharyan
Asbed Bedrossian

Episode 502 | Recorded: January 8, 2026

SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/502

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