17.06.2025
Fyodor Lukyanov: Israel Attacks Iran: Perspectives From Russia
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Fyodor A. Lukyanov

Russia in Global Affairs
Editor-in-Chief;
National Research University–Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia
Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs
Research Professor;
Valdai Discussion Club
Research Director

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SPIN RSCI: 4139-3941
ORCID: 0000-0003-1364-4094
ResearcherID: N-3527-2016
Scopus AuthorID: 24481505000

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E-mail: [email protected]
Tel.: (+7) 495 980 7353
Address: Office 112, 29 Malaya Ordynka Str., Moscow 115184, Russia

Armenian News Network - Groong Podcast || Ep 447, Jun 16, 2025

What’s the view from Moscow of the Israeli attacks on Iran? Why is Russian response so «diplomatic»? Does what Israel is doing align with what the US deep state would like to see? Can Russia trust Trump? How would Russia engage if US & Israel goals extend to dismantling Iran? Fyodor Lukyanov, Editor-in-Chief of Russia in Global Affairs magazine, took part in Armenian News Network — Groong Podcast.

Topics
  • Israel hits Iran, talks collapse
  • Armenia at risk if Iran weakens
  • Russia hardens stance on Ukraine
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Timestamps

00:00 Intro to show with Fyodor Lukyanov, Editor-in-Chief of Russia in Global Affairs

01:34 Trump did not attend the Victory Day parade in Moscow

02:45 What’s the view from Moscow of the Israeli attacks on Iran?

09:31 Why is Russian response so «diplomatic»?

13:24 Does what Israel is doing align with what the US deep state would like to see?

18:27 Can Russia trust Trump?

22:00 How would Russia engage if US & Israel goals extend to dismantling Iran?

25:53 Did Russia propose a military alliance to Iran, and did Iran hold back?

30:11 How does Russia view the so-called Zangezur corridor, and is it aligned with its interests?

36:31 What is Russia willing and/or able to do to keep Armenia from being taken over?

42:13 Why is there a constant state of Turkish-Azeri military exercise regime on Southern Armenian borders?

44:09 How will Russia take it forward with Ukraine following Operation Spiderweb?

47:59 Is Russian rhetoric shifting from special operations to anti-terror?

50:56 Why is Russia keeipng the US blameless?

52:08 What are Russians’ impressions of America after 150-ish days of Trump 2.0?

55:11 About Mr. Fyodor Lukyanov

Hosts
  • Hovik Manucharyan
  • Asbed Bedrossian

Episode 447 | Recorded: June 15, 2025

USA and Russia Ready to Face Future
Fyodor A. Lukyanov, Christian Whiton, Mark Simon
As geopolitical tensions persist, the U.S. and Russia appear poised for a prolonged standoff—but could there be a path beyond confrontation? In a recent Domino Theory episode, hosts Mark Simon and Christian Whiton delve into this question with Fyodor Lukyanov, Editor-in-Chief of Russia in Global Affairs magazine.
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