May 18, 2026
168TVof “Trigger” the guest of the program Russian political analyst, Strategic Culture Fund expert Andrey Areshev is:
During the program, the meeting of the leaders of the USA and China, the possible consequences for the region, the possibility of the resumption of military operations against Iran, as well as the expected visit of Vladimir Putin to Beijing were discussed.
Reference was also made to the topics of the 8th summit of the European Political Community in Armenia.
Particular attention was paid to the meeting between Putin and Nikol Pashinyan, the latest statements of the Russian President regarding Armenia, the future of Armenian-Russian relations, as well as the decision of the Russian Foreign Ministry to include Armenia in the list of unfriendly countries for Russian citizens.
During the program, the upcoming elections in Armenia and the possible developments of the internal political situation in the country were also discussed.
Hayk Derzyan
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