Sergey Lavrov
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Sergey Lavrov has served as Russia’s Foreign Minister since 2004, making him one of the longest-serving and most influential foreign ministers in the world. His role in South Caucasus affairs has been central to Groong’s coverage: Russia brokered the November 2020 ceasefire that ended the 44-Day War and introduced Russian peacekeepers to Nagorno Karabakh, and Lavrov has been the public face of Russian diplomacy throughout the region’s subsequent crises.
Groong episodes covering Lavrov examine Russia’s mediation role in the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, the breakdown of Russian influence as Armenia shifted toward the European Union and the United States, Russia’s response to the 2023 Azerbaijani offensive that carried out the ethnic cleansing of the Armenian population of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh), and the broader context of Armenian-Russian relations as Armenia reassessed its CSTO membership and strategic partnerships.
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Transcript: In the South Caucasus, “The West“ means Turkey
Posted on Friday, Mar 8, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Clip, Transcript | Series: BlogThe dialogue at the Antalya Diplomatic Forum illuminates a critical facet of EU’s geopolitical calculus: when they speak of “The West” in the context of the South Caucasus, they implicitly refer to Turkey. We dissect Armenia’s diplomatic challenges, laying bare the stark realities of power dynamics in the region. Against the backdrop of Turkey’s strategic significance, the debate underscores the profound implications of EU’s reliance on Ankara to assert its dominance and open communication channels in the region. We shed light on the urgent need for Armenia to navigate a complex geopolitical landscape where alliances and allegiances are constantly shifting.
Arthur Khachikyan - Russian-Armenian Experts Dialog | Exit from CSTO? | Armenian-Azerbaijani Negotiations | Edmon Marukyan Resigns | Ep 312 - Mar 3, 2024 [EP312]
Posted on Sunday, Mar 3, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, NATO, Genocide, Iran, Israel | Series: wir
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Topics:
- Remembering Sumgait Pogroms
- Russian-Armenian Experts Dialog
- Exit from CSTO?
- Armenian-Azerbaijani Negotiations
- Edmon Marukyan Resigns
Episode 312 | Recorded: Mar 3, 2024
Arthur Khachikyan - Russian-Armenian Experts Dialog | Exit from CSTO? | Armenian-Azerbaijani Negotiations | Edmon Marukyan Resigns | Ep 312 - Mar 3, 2024 [EP312]
Posted on Sunday, Mar 3, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, NATO, Genocide, Iran, IsraelGroong Links:
Guest:
Topics:
- Remembering Sumgait Pogroms
- Russian-Armenian Experts Dialog
- Exit from CSTO?
- Armenian-Azerbaijani Negotiations
- Edmon Marukyan Resigns
Episode 312 | Recorded: Mar 3, 2024
Yeghia Tashjian - Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations | Azerbaijani Propaganda in Shushi | Situation In Artsakh | Ep 271 - July 30, 2023 [EP271]
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 1, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, Iran, Artsakh Blockade, Armenian Genocide, European Union, Ukraine, NATO, Syria, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, China, Economy | Series: wir
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Topics:
- Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations
- Azerbaijani Propaganda in Shushi
- Situation in Artsakh
Episode 271 | Recorded: July 31, 2023
Yeghia Tashjian - Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations | Azerbaijani Propaganda in Shushi | Situation In Artsakh | Ep 271 - July 30, 2023 [EP271]
Posted on Tuesday, Aug 1, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, Iran, Artsakh Blockade, Armenian Genocide, European Union, Ukraine, NATO, Syria, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, China, EconomyGuest:
Topics:
- Armenian Azerbaijani Negotiations
- Azerbaijani Propaganda in Shushi
- Situation in Artsakh
Episode 271 | Recorded: July 31, 2023
Negotiations Carousel | Meghri Railway | Rasht-Astara Railway | Kornidzor Rally | Artsakh Politics | Ep 256 - May 21, 2023 [EP256]
Posted on Monday, May 22, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Russia, Iran, Artsakh Blockade, Armenian Genocide, India, Genocide, Ukraine, Turkey, Israel, Georgia | Series: wir
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Topics:
- Accelerated Negotiations
- Negotiations Carousel
- Meghri Railway
- Russia Finances Rasht-Astara
- Rallies in Artsakh and Kornidzor
- Artsakh Domestic Politics
Episode 256 | Recorded: May 22, 2023
Negotiations Carousel | Meghri Railway | Rasht-Astara Railway | Kornidzor Rally | Artsakh Politics | Ep 256 - May 21, 2023 [EP256]
Posted on Monday, May 22, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Artsakh, Politics, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Russia, Iran, Artsakh Blockade, Armenian Genocide, India, Genocide, Ukraine, Turkey, Israel, GeorgiaGuest:
Topics:
- Accelerated Negotiations
- Negotiations Carousel
- Meghri Railway
- Russia Finances Rasht-Astara
- Rallies in Artsakh and Kornidzor
- Artsakh Domestic Politics
Episode 256 | Recorded: May 22, 2023
Suren Sargsyan - Azerbaijan Attacks Artsakh, East West Negotiation Platforms, Armenia and the Rome Statute | Ep 242 - Apr 2, 2023 [EP242]
Posted on Monday, Apr 3, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Iran, Russia, Israel, Armenian Genocide, European Union, Turkey, China, India, Genocide, Ukraine, Syria, NATO, Geopolitics | Series: wir
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Topic:
- Azerbaijan Invades, Pashinyan “Explains”
- Armenia at the Democracy Summit
- Armenia and the Rome Statute
- Iran FM in Moscow, Azeri FM in Israel
Episode 242 | Recorded: April 3, 2023
Suren Sargsyan - Azerbaijan Attacks Artsakh, East West Negotiation Platforms, Armenia and the Rome Statute | Ep 242 - Apr 2, 2023 [EP242]
Posted on Monday, Apr 3, 2023 | Category: Armenia, Politics, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Iran, Russia, Israel, Armenian Genocide, European Union, Turkey, China, India, Genocide, Ukraine, Syria, NATO, GeopoliticsGuest:
Topic:
- Azerbaijan Invades, Pashinyan “Explains”
- Armenia at the Democracy Summit
- Armenia and the Rome Statute
- Iran FM in Moscow, Azeri FM in Israel
Episode 242 | Recorded: April 3, 2023