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Sanctions crack: US waiver frees Russian oil amid supply shock [ANALYSIS]

A temporary reprieve on stranded Russian crude reveals the contradictions at the heart of Western sanctions policy and raises urgent questions about global energy security

Nation

Only 9% of Hajj quota remains unfilled in Azerbaijan

Only 9% of Azerbaijan’s quota for the Hajj pilgrimage remains unfilled, AzerNEWS reports, citing Vusal Jahangiri, head of the Foreign Relations Department at the Caucasus Muslims Board and chief of the Hajj electronic system.

Oil & Gas

Azerbaijan’s natural gas exports to Georgia decline slightly in January

In January 2026, Azerbaijan exported 290.1 million cubic meters of natural gas to Georgia, valued at 33.446 million U.S. dollars, AzerNEWS reports, citing the State Statistical Committee.

Business

Salt production in Azerbaijan sees strong growth in early 2026

Salt production in Azerbaijan reached 18,480 tons in January–February 2026, reflecting a significant increase in output at the start of the year, AzerNEWS reports, citing the State Statistics Committee of Azerbaijan.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations

Armenia reports no complaints over Azerbaijani fuel quality amid growing trade

The quality of Azerbaijani gasoline has been high, no complaints have been recorded regarding the quality of Azerbaijani gasoline supplied to Armenia, according to Gevorg Papoyan.