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Russia’s war economy and revival of "human meat grinder" [ANALYSIS]

Russia’s war economy and revival of "human meat grinder" [ANALYSIS]

In modern wars, the front line no longer begins at the trench. It begins on a smartphone screen. Recruitment videos, paid advertisements, and carefully worded promises have become as essential to warfare as tanks and artillery. Russia’s growing reliance on foreign recruits in its war against Ukraine exposes not only a manpower shortage, but a deeper transformation of war itself into a transactional system where human lives are priced, marketed, and discarded.

Nation
Azerbaijan’s ICT output rises, fueling digital growth

Azerbaijan’s ICT output rises, fueling digital growth

According to the State Statistics Committee, this figure is 8.1 percent higher than in the same period last year, reflecting continued expansion in digital services, telecommunications, and technology-related production.

Oil & Gas
Petroleum product output rises across Azerbaijan’s refining sector

Petroleum product output rises across Azerbaijan’s refining sector

In January–November 2025, Azerbaijan recorded growth in the production of several key petroleum products, according to data released by the State Statistical Committee, Azernews reports.

Business
Azerbaijan exports over 1.2 bln kWh of electricity in past eleven months

Azerbaijan exports over 1.2 bln kWh of electricity in past eleven months

From January to November 2025, Azerbaijan exported 1.221 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity, generating $69.7 million in revenue, Azernews reports, citing the State Customs Committee.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Russia open to consultations on TRIPP initiative with Armenia

Russia open to consultations on TRIPP initiative with Armenia

Moscow is ready to hold consultations with Yerevan on the parameters of the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) and to discuss Russia’s possible participation in the project, Mikhail Kalugin, Director of the 4th Department of CIS Countries at the Russian Foreign Ministry, told RIA Novosti, Azernews reports.

Armenian Aggression
Judicial investigation into Ruben Vardanyan case concludes [PHOTOS]

Judicial investigation into Ruben Vardanyan case concludes [PHOTOS]

The court proceedings in the criminal case against Armenian citizen Ruben Vardanyan, accused under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan of crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, as well as terrorism, financing of terrorism, and other grave offenses, continued on December 16.

World
Samsung offers free electricity for washing machines in Italy

Samsung offers free electricity for washing machines in Italy

Samsung Electronics announced on Tuesday a new partnership with Italian energy company Enel that will allow customers in Italy to receive free electricity when purchasing Samsung washing machines, Azernews reports, citing Korean media.

Travel
Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport

Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport
Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month

Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month
Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]

Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]
Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture

Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture
Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park
Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Lifestyle
Azerbaijan represented at int'l exhibition in Algeria [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan represented at int'l exhibition in Algeria [PHOTOS]

An international exhibition and fashion show has taken place in Algiers, the capital of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, Azernews reports, citing the Azerbaijan State Committee on Work with Diaspora.

Culture
"There are no moles left in Iravan": new historical novel in works

"There are no moles left in Iravan": new historical novel in works

The Azerbaijan Literature Foundation continues its “Western Azerbaijan in Literature” project with the preparation of a new novel titled “No Carpet Left in Yerevan”.

Events
UN to celebrate World Turkic Language Family Day for first time

UN to celebrate World Turkic Language Family Day for first time

For the first time, the United Nations will celebrate World Turkic Language Family Day on December 15, Azernews reports citing the United Nations.

Sports
National Pool Billiards Championship wraps up in Baku

National Pool Billiards Championship wraps up in Baku

The National Pool Billiards Championship has brought together male and female athletes in an exciting contest, Azernews reports.

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