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Russia after Ukraine war: why won’t economy enter recession?

Russia after Ukraine war: why won’t economy enter recession?

Before Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, one of the most common predictions was that war and Western sanctions would quickly push the Russian economy into collapse. Five years later, that prediction looks difficult to defend. Russia did not avoid economic damage, but the economy adapted far better than many expected.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev received credentials of newly appointed Ambassador of Germany to Azerbaijan [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

President Ilham Aliyev received credentials of newly appointed Ambassador of Germany to Azerbaijan [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Dirk Lölke, the newly appointed Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Germany to Azerbaijan, on August 13.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light oil price falls to $95.50 per barrel at Augusta

Azeri Light oil price falls to $95.50 per barrel at Augusta

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil at Italy’s Augusta port fell by $0.07, or 0.07%, from the previous quotation to $95.50 per barrel on a CIF basis, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
Hajigabul Industrial Park attracts new investment in fertilizer production

Hajigabul Industrial Park attracts new investment in fertilizer production

“Az Agromila” LLC has been granted resident status at the Hajigabul Industrial Park, which is managed by the Economic Zones Development Agency (EZDA) under Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Economy.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
EU hails Armenia, Azerbaijan’s progress one year after Washington summit

EU hails Armenia, Azerbaijan’s progress one year after Washington summit

Magdalena Grono, the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, made the remarks in a post on X marking the anniversary of the summit.

World
Meta deactivates more than 750,000 suspected underage accounts

Meta deactivates more than 750,000 suspected underage accounts

Meta has blocked more than 750,000 social media accounts believed to belong to Australians under the age of 16 as the country prepares to enforce its social media restrictions for children and teenagers.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Baku gets ready for celebration of world-class dance–Video message from Eldar Jafarov

Baku gets ready for celebration of world-class dance–Video message from Eldar Jafarov

From 29 October to 1 November 2026, Baku will once again become an international meeting point for dance as Azerbaijan Dance Festival celebrates its 5th anniversary, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Culture Ministry completes selection for 2026 Special Scholarship Program [PHOTOS]

Culture Ministry completes selection for 2026 Special Scholarship Program [PHOTOS]

The selection stage of the 2026 competition held by the Azerbaijan Culture Ministry under the "Special Scholarship Program for Cultural and Creative Industries" has been completed, AzerNEWS reports.

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

Events
Baku to host int'l forum on Middle Corridor, TRIPP and Eurasia’s transport future

Baku to host int'l forum on Middle Corridor, TRIPP and Eurasia’s transport future

Baku will host an international conference in September, bringing together government officials, transport operators, investors and experts to discuss the future of Eurasia’s transport corridors amid shifting global supply chains and the emergence of alternative trade routes between Asia and Europe.

Sports
Qarabag to face Dynamo Kyiv in UEFA Conference League third qualifying round

Qarabag to face Dynamo Kyiv in UEFA Conference League third qualifying round

Azerbaijan's representative in the UEFA Conference League, Qarabag, will play the second leg of the third qualifying round on August 13, AzerNEWS reports.

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