Tag: Ruben Vardanyan
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Ruben Vardanyan gave up his Russian citizenship to become State Minister of Artsakh in November 2022, a move widely seen as a commitment to the survival of the Armenian-governed enclave. He was removed from the post in February 2023 under pressure from Azerbaijan before the Lachin corridor blockade reached its peak. After Azerbaijan’s military offensive in September 2023 ended Armenian governance of Nagorno Karabakh and resulted in the ethnic cleansing of its entire Armenian population, Vardanyan was detained by Azerbaijani authorities while attempting to leave the region.
Groong has followed his case closely since his detention, covering the legal proceedings against him in Baku, international calls for his release, and the broader pattern of Artsakh political and civic leaders held as prisoners by Azerbaijan. His case has become a focal point for Armenian diaspora advocacy and for international human rights organizations monitoring the aftermath of the conflict.
Tevan Poghosyan | Catastrophic Accident in Military Barrack | New EU Civilian Mission to Armenia | Armenia-Russia Relations | Ruben Vardanyan on BBC HARDtalk | Ep 217 - Jan 22, 2023 [EP217]
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 24, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh | Series: wir
Guest:
Topics:
- Catastrophic Accident in Military Barrack
- New EU Civilian Mission to Armenia
- Armenia-Russia Relations
- Ruben Vardanyan on BBC HARDtalk
Episode 217 | Recorded: January 24, 2023
Tevan Poghosyan | Catastrophic Accident in Military Barrack | New EU Civilian Mission to Armenia | Armenia-Russia Relations | Ruben Vardanyan on BBC HARDtalk | Ep 217 - Jan 22, 2023 [EP217]
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 24, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Nagorno KarabakhGuest:
Topics:
- Catastrophic Accident in Military Barrack
- New EU Civilian Mission to Armenia
- Armenia-Russia Relations
- Ruben Vardanyan on BBC HARDtalk
Episode 217 | Recorded: January 24, 2023
Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 216, Jan 24, 2023 [EP216]
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 24, 2023 | Category: Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Armenia | Series: artsakhblockade
Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 216, Jan 24, 2023
Armenian News Network Groong - Jan 24, 2023
Guest:
Topics:
- January 24 Update
- Ruben Vardanyan on BBC HARDtalk
- Importance of not normalizing tragedy
Episode 216 | Recorded: January 24, 2023
Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 216, Jan 24, 2023 [EP216]
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 24, 2023 | Category: Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, ArmeniaArtsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 216, Jan 24, 2023
Armenian News Network Groong - Jan 24, 2023
Guest:
Topics:
- January 24 Update
- Ruben Vardanyan on BBC HARDtalk
- Importance of not normalizing tragedy
Episode 216 | Recorded: January 24, 2023
Edgar Ghazaryan: Էդգար Ղազարյանը, Արցախում քաղաքական զարգացումների մասին [EP207]
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 17, 2023 | Category: Politics, Artsakh, In Armenian, Armenia, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan | Series: cog
Edgar Ghazaryan: Ô·Õ¤Õ£Õ¡Ö ÕÕ¡Õ¦Õ¡ÖÕµÕ¡Õ¶Õ¨, Ô±ÖÖÕ¡ÕÕ¸ÖÕ´ ÖÕ¡Õ²Õ¡ÖÕ¡Õ¯Õ¡Õ¶ Õ¦Õ¡ÖÕ£Õ¡ÖÕ¸ÖÕ´Õ¶Õ¥ÖÕ« Õ´Õ¡Õ½Õ«Õ¶ | Ep 207 - Jan 17, 2023
Armenian News Network Groong - Jan 17, 2023
Guest/ÕÕµÕ¸ÖÖÕ¨:
Topics:
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Episode 207 | Recorded: January 17, 2023
Edgar Ghazaryan: Էդգար Ղազարյանը, Արցախում քաղաքական զարգացումների մասին [EP207]
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 17, 2023 | Category: Politics, Artsakh, In Armenian, Armenia, Nagorno Karabakh, AzerbaijanEdgar Ghazaryan: Ô·Õ¤Õ£Õ¡Ö ÕÕ¡Õ¦Õ¡ÖÕµÕ¡Õ¶Õ¨, Ô±ÖÖÕ¡ÕÕ¸ÖÕ´ ÖÕ¡Õ²Õ¡ÖÕ¡Õ¯Õ¡Õ¶ Õ¦Õ¡ÖÕ£Õ¡ÖÕ¸ÖÕ´Õ¶Õ¥ÖÕ« Õ´Õ¡Õ½Õ«Õ¶ | Ep 207 - Jan 17, 2023
Armenian News Network Groong - Jan 17, 2023
Guest/ÕÕµÕ¸ÖÖÕ¨:
Topics:
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Episode 207 | Recorded: January 17, 2023
Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 208, Jan 17, 2023 [EP208]
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 17, 2023 | Category: Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan | Series: artsakhblockade
Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 208, Jan 17, 2023
Armenian News Network Groong - Jan 17, 2023
Guest:
Topics:
- Gas Cutoff and Restoral
- Increasing Rolling Blackouts of Electricity
- Effects of Political Uncertainty
Episode 208 | Recorded: January 17, 2023
Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 208, Jan 17, 2023 [EP208]
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 17, 2023 | Category: Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, AzerbaijanArtsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 208, Jan 17, 2023
Armenian News Network Groong - Jan 17, 2023
Guest:
Topics:
- Gas Cutoff and Restoral
- Increasing Rolling Blackouts of Electricity
- Effects of Political Uncertainty
Episode 208 | Recorded: January 17, 2023
Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 205, Jan 15, 2023 [EP205]
Posted on Sunday, Jan 15, 2023 | Category: Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan | Series: artsakhblockade
Artsakh Blockade Flash Update with Gev Iskajyan - Ep 205, Jan 15, 2023
Armenian News Network Groong - Jan 15, 2023
Guest:
Topics:
- Food Stamps & Rationing
- Politics around Ruben Vardanyan
- Awareness of Protesters and Corridor Blockage
Episode 205 | Recorded: January 15, 2023