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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
Azeri Light crude price jumps 3.58% to $94.58

Azeri Light crude price jumps 3.58% to $94.58

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil at Italy’s Augusta port rose by $3.27, or 3.58%, from the previous assessment to $94.58 per barrel on a CIF basis, according to oil market participants.

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
Baku to host fifth SALAM International Youth Film Festival [VIDEO]

Baku to host fifth SALAM International Youth Film Festival [VIDEO]

The 5th anniversary edition of the SALAM International Youth Film Festival will be held from August 24 to 27 at the Nizami Cinema Center in Baku.

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
Azerbaijan congratulates Afghanistan on Independence Day

Azerbaijan congratulates Afghanistan on Independence Day

Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has congratulated Afghanistan on its Independence Day.

Sports
Sabah FC to play first leg in UEFA Champions League Play-Off round

Sabah FC to play first leg in UEFA Champions League Play-Off round

The Baku-based club will face Israeli side Hapoel Be'er Sheva. The match will be held at the Giulesti Stadium in Bucharest, the capital of Romania, and will kick off at 23:00 Baku time. The game will be officiated by Italian FIFA referee Davide Massa.

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