Hrant Mikaelian - Abkhazia Polls, Armenian Hostages in Baku, Yerevan Protests | Ep 421, Mar 2, 2025

Week In Review - March 2, 2025Topics:Abkhaz Elections & Regional Implications – The second round of Abkhazia’s presidential elections, the impact of mass protests, and what Badra Gunba’s victory means for the region.Armenian Hostages in Baku – Ongoing trials of Armenian POWs and former Artsakh leaders, reports of torture, and international calls for independent medical evaluations.Protests in Yerevan Over POWs – Civil society and opposition-led demonstrations demanding stronger government action and international intervention.Armenia-Azerbaijan Relations & Stalled Peace Talks – Key sticking points in the negotiations, Azerbaijan’s rejection of European border observers, and implications for regional security.Armenia’s Diplomatic Strategy & Foreign Policy Shifts – Armenia’s increasing alignment with the West, its strained ties with Russia, and the effectiveness of international pressure on Azerbaijan.Guest: Hrant MikaelianHosts:  - Hovik Manucharyan  - Asbed BedrossianEpisode 421 | Recorded: March 4, 2025https://podcasts.groong.org/421#ArmenianNews #Artsakh #AbkhaziaElections #ArmenianPOWs #YerevanProtestsSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong