АРМЕНИЯ: ЗАЧЕМ ПРЕМЬЕР-МИНИСТР ПАШИНЯН ПОЛЕТЕЛ СНАЧАЛА В БРЮССЕЛЬ, А ЗАТЕМ В РОССИЮ?

Following the Karabakh war, Armenia faces a historic choice. Will Nikol Pashinyan be able to lead the country out of its long-standing isolation, maintain a balance between Russia, Europe, and the United States, and simultaneously change Armenians' very understanding of their own statehood? In this episode, journalist, writer, and South Caucasus researcher Stasia Budzish analyzes the results of the parliamentary elections in Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan's position, the influence of Russia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey, and the role of the Armenian diaspora in the country's politics. We discuss why Russia retains strong influence in Armenia even after its defeat in Karabakh, whether Pashinyan is truly trying to abandon the old concept of "Artsakh is Armenia," why Yerevan is simultaneously developing relations with the European Union and continuing cooperation with Moscow, and why a peace agreement with Azerbaijan could change the entire South Caucasus. We discuss the Zangezur Corridor (the "Trump Path"), Russian influence, the Armenian diaspora, relations with Turkey, military cooperation with the US, France, and Greece, and what Armenia's future might be after Karabakh. In this issue: — Why Pashinyan won the election again; — Will Russia retain influence in Armenia; — Armenia between Moscow, Brussels, and Washington; — A peace treaty with Azerbaijan: is a compromise possible; — Relations between Armenia and Turkey; — Why Karabakh continues to shape Armenian politics; — Nikol Pashinyan's concept of a "real Armenia"; — The role of the Armenian diaspora; — Russian sanctions and circumventing restrictions through Armenia; — Joint military exercises between Armenia and the US, France, and Greece; — The Zangezur Corridor and the interests of the US, Russia, Turkey, and Iran; — What the future of the South Caucasus might be. ✅ Subscribe to the Polish Radio channel in Russian and write in the comments: Will Armenia be able to finally break free of Russia's orbit—or will geography and security leave it no choice? Polish Radio Abroad notes that the views expressed in this publication are those of the program participants and do not necessarily reflect the position of the editorial board. #Armenia #Pashinyan #Karabakh #Azerbaijan #Russia