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Hidden logic behind Russia's regional pressure campaign

Hidden logic behind Russia's regional pressure campaign

Russia has a peculiar way of responding when relations with another country deteriorate. In simple terms, when Moscow “gets angry” with a particular country, it sometimes reaches for a familiar set of political and economic pressure tools.

Nation
Azerbaijan to facilitate another Russian wheat transit shipment to Armenia

Azerbaijan to facilitate another Russian wheat transit shipment to Armenia

Another shipment from Russia to Armenia will be transported in transit through Azerbaijan.

Oil & Gas
Middle East shipping risks push oil toward $100 as winter approaches

Middle East shipping risks push oil toward $100 as winter approaches

A missile strike on a cargo ship in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait overnight has already had an impact on global oil markets, sending crude prices higher. Brent crude on the London exchange rose to $91.63 per barrel, while WTI reached $85.28 and Urals climbed to $84.60. Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light, known for its low sulfur content and high quality, is trading at an even higher price of $94.58 per barrel.

Business
Azerbaijani students win three bronze medals at IOI 2026 with Azercell’s support

Azerbaijani students win three bronze medals at IOI 2026 with Azercell’s support

Azerbaijan’s national team won three bronze medals at the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI 2026), held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from August 9 to 16.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Pashinyan's reshuffle reveals leader preparing for tough years ahead

Pashinyan's reshuffle reveals leader preparing for tough years ahead

Nikol Pashinyan has begun his fourth term with a cabinet barely changed on the surface and substantially reorganised underneath it. The pattern of his appointments tells you more about the challenges ahead than the portfolio continuity does.

World
Türkiye’s new energy plan targets more domestic gas and nuclear power

Türkiye’s new energy plan targets more domestic gas and nuclear power

Preparations are continuing for energy policies as part of the revision of Türkiye’s Medium-Term Program (2026-2028). The main objectives of the work are emerging as strengthening security of supply in response to rising energy demand, reducing the energy import bill and ensuring that the electricity system reaches sufficient capacity to accommodate new investments.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Scholars from thirty countries to gather for World Nomad Games conference

Scholars from thirty countries to gather for World Nomad Games conference

Azerbaijani scholars and researchers will participate in an international scientific conference dedicated to the study of nomadic civilizations, AzerNEWS reports citing Kabar News Agency.

Culture
How photography art transforms Azerbaijan's visual history

How photography art transforms Azerbaijan's visual history

August 19 is celebrated around the world as World Photography Day, a day dedicated to an art form that has fundamentally changed the way people document history, preserve memories and see the world around them. The observance was initiated by Australian photographer Korske Ara in 2009 and was first celebrated internationally in 2010.

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
First Karabakh War-era ordnance found at Agdam cemetery [PHOTOS]

First Karabakh War-era ordnance found at Agdam cemetery [PHOTOS]

Military ordnance left over from the First Karabakh War has been discovered at the Qaragachi cemetery in Azerbaijan’s Agdam district.

Sports
Neftchi sign Serbian winger Dragoljub Savic on 2+1-year deal

Neftchi sign Serbian winger Dragoljub Savic on 2+1-year deal

Neftchi have signed Serbian attacking midfielder Dragoljub Savic on a 2+1-year contract, the Baku-based club announced.

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