Sergey Markedonov - Ukraine, TRIPP, and Armenia’s Western Pivot | Ep 565, Jul 10, 2026

Chapters

1. 00:27 Intro to show with Dr. Sergey Markedonov
2. 09:33 Did Russia miscalculate the depth of NATO's potential involvement, and is the pace of the conflict of Russia's choosing?
3. 18:59 How can RUssia prepare for the greater European threat while the war in Ukraine continues?
4. 25:31 What is the minimum requirement - territorial or diplomatic, for Russia to consider the Ukraine war done?
5. 34:24 What is Russia's view of TRIPP? Can it function as a peaceful infrastructure?
6. 40:55 Does Russia have any red lines when it comes to the South Caucasus or the TRIPP?
7. 45:37 What is the role that Russia wants in railway and other transportation including TRIPP, in Armenia?
8. 52:08 Russia's view of the Armenian election, and prospects of working with government and opposition
9. 1:04:54 Why hasn't Putin congratulated Pashinyan on election victory, is Russia OK with the trampling of all Russia-friendly opposition?
10. 1:09:20 Has Pashinyan crossed any Russian red lines?
11. 1:12:34 What do we have to look forward to in coming months in Russia-Armenia relations?
12. 1:16:24 About Dr. Sergey Markedonov
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