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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
Azerbaijani delegation to observe parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan

Azerbaijani delegation to observe parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan

A group of Azerbaijani MPs will travel to Kazakhstan on August 20 to observe the elections to the Kurultai, Kazakhstan’s new unicameral parliament, as international observers.

Oil & Gas
bp launches 11-day maintenance programme at Central Azeri platform

bp launches 11-day maintenance programme at Central Azeri platform

bp as operator of the Azeri-Chirag-Deepwater Gunashli (ACG) field development project advises that as part of its ACG annual work programme it will conduct planned maintenance (turnaround - TAR) works on the Central Azeri platform for 11 days starting today (19 August).

Business
Azerbaijan’s solar panel imports surge in first half of 2026

Azerbaijan’s solar panel imports surge in first half of 2026

The figures point to a rapidly expanding solar equipment market in Azerbaijan, although the overwhelming concentration of imports from China also highlights the country's current dependence on a single major supplier for photovoltaic equipment.

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
Syria agrees to hand over nuclear material remaining from Assad era

Syria agrees to hand over nuclear material remaining from Assad era

Syria has reportedly agreed to allow the removal of nuclear material left over from the rule of Bashar al-Assad, following secret diplomacy involving the United States, Israel and the new authorities in Damascus.

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
National Library presents special book exhibition in honor of renowned scholar

National Library presents special book exhibition in honor of renowned scholar

A traditional book exhibition titled "Professor Kamil Veli Narimanoglu – 80", dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the birth of literary scholar, literary critic, Turkologist, Doctor of Philological Sciences and Professor Kamil Veli Narimanoglu, has been presented to visitors at the Azerbaijan National Library.

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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