Pashinyan has confirmed the resignation of the head of the Armenian Genocide Memorial following her provision of a book concerning the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict to US Vice President JD Vance. During a press briefing on Thursday, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan accused Edita Gzoyan, director of the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute Foundation, of violating government foreign policy. He…
Rovshan Najaf, the president of Azerbaijan’s state oil company socar, recently asserted the need for a holistic strategy encompassing all energy sources during a World Economic Forum panel discussion on January 22nd, 2026. His central argument focused on how businesses can unlock available capital. Najaf stressed the importance of differentiating technologies within the framework of…
Ilham Aliyev, the Azerbaijani president, has lauded the ongoing peace process with Armenia, asserting that “there is nothing better than peace.” However, he recently stated that Azerbaijan initially achieved peace with Armenia through force, subsequently complemented by political means. These remarks were delivered during his address at the Global Baku Forum, as reported by the…
Nikol Paschinjan, the Armenian Prime Minister, addressed journalists on January 29th, solidifying Armenia’s neutral stance regarding the church, firmly opposing any unlawful claims to authority. He detailed planned judicial and electoral reforms, highlighting a strategic shift towards energy collaboration with both Azerbaijan and Turkey. Paschinjan underscored the importance of regional security achieved through economic integration,…
Politics in Abkhazia – March 11, 2026 Opinion: Defining the Central Political Struggle in Abkhazia Today, Sukhum Abkhazia is currently attempting to revise its electoral system, shifting from a majoritarian model to a mixed (majoritarian-proportional) one. This change has ignited debate, with supporters and opponents existing within both the government and opposition groups. A Civic…
The first significant prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine occurred on February 6th, 2026, resulting in the safe return of 157 Russian servicemen. This included 20 individuals from the Chechen Republic. During the official announcement, Ramsan Kadyrov, the leader of the Chechen Republic, communicated his satisfaction via his Telegram channel. He and his team had…
On February 2nd, a formal event took place at the Ministry of Defense complex in Armenia, honoring General Anil Chauhan, the Chief of the Defense Staff of the Indian Armed Forces. His arrival marked an official visit to the nation. The reception featured a distinguished honor guard and a military orchestra, contributing to a respectful…
The Daghestani news agency, RIA Derbent, has filed complaints with several Russian law enforcement agencies regarding the proliferation of false posts circulating under its name. Editor-in-chief Milrad Fatullayev addressed the Investigative Committee of Russia, the Prosecutor General’s Office, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Federal Security Service (FSB), and Russia’s Communications Service, expressing serious concerns…
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, addressed the situation concerning russian-georgia relations during a briefing on January 22nd. She indicated that, at present, there are no conditions that would allow for a return to political discussions with Tbilisi. However, Zakharova highlighted encouraging economic developments between the two nations. She emphasized that Moscow…
The IMF, Fitch Solutions, and S&P Global have all affirmed Azerbaijan’s projected economic growth, anticipating a moderate expansion. This positive outlook is largely driven by diversification efforts, with declines within the hydrocarbon sector being counterbalanced by growth in non-oil industries. The overall economic picture remains stable. Crucially, fiscal and financial stability within Azerbaijan are firmly…