The Duran Podcast Azerbaijan's game against Russia
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Jul 11, 2025 Stanislav Karpivnik, Director of Supply Chain for Halliburton in Eurasia, offers keen insights into the tense dynamics between Azerbaijan and Russia. He discusses the role of organized crime in shaping Azerbaijan’s politics and its complex ties with both Russia and the West. The conversation delves into Turkey's strategic ambitions and their impact on the region, while navigating through potential military confrontations and shifting alliances that illustrate the fragile nature of geopolitical stability. A fascinating exploration of power plays and regional conflicts!
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Stanislav's Azerbaijan Experience
- Stanislav Karpivnik spent over two years working in Azerbaijan and observed the divide between Azerbaijanis in Baku and those in Russia.
- Azerbaijanis in Russia often control local markets and have a strong criminal element influence.
Criminal Networks and Intelligence Links
- Criminal organizations linked to Azerbaijan reportedly work with Western intelligence and Ukrainian agencies to undermine Russia.
- Russian federal agencies have started investigating these mafia networks and their leaks of information.
Azerbaijan's Role in Attacks on Iran
- Azerbaijan served as a staging ground for drone attacks on northern Iran, with discarded fuel tanks found on Caspian shores.
- Israel has actively armed Azerbaijan, exacerbating regional tensions with Armenia and Iran.