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Aliyev and Pashinyan are expected to discuss the draft peace deal as Baku still has further demands.

Following Israel’s war in Iran, the Islamic Republic is increasingly seeking to turn Armenia into a Persian proxy.

It seems that Baku’s response to the killing of Azerbaijanis by Russian security forces in Yekaterinburg struck a raw nerve in Moscow—more deeply than the Kremlin had anticipated.

Two organized criminal groups involving Russian citizens have been neutralized in Azerbaijan, according to the country’s law enforcement agencies.

Azerbaijan is not a country that leaves its debts unpaid — whether good or bad.

This current crisis can rightfully be called unprecedented.

A new—though in essence very old—campaign of national hatred is unfolding in Russia today.

The bloody events that unfolded in Yekaterinburg on June 26 shocked not only Azerbaijanis around the world but also resonated deeply with anyone who considers humanity more than just a fashionable concept.

Another anti-Azerbaijani move has been made in Russia—this time in Yekaterinburg. And once again, with deadly consequences for Azerbaijanis, including a citizen of the country.

What is the main task of a diplomat? To promote their country’s interests, strengthen its position, and, ultimately, to ease tensions. These are basic principles known to diplomats in most parts of the world.

Criticism of double standards in Western foreign policies has grown since the 2003 invasion of Iraq and more recently with respect to Russia’s war against Ukraine and Israel’s war against Gaza and Palestinians. Double standards is the reason why many countries in the Global South, particularly in Africa, are not imposing sanctions against Russia and are not taking sides in the new Cold War.

France is unlikely to cease fuelling revanchist sentiment in Armenia suddenly. Nor is it easy to imagine Paris halting its support for Armenia’s militarisation.

Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan has arrived in Yerevan to stir the political waters. Whether he succeeds largely depends on the Armenian public.

Pashinyan's working visit to Türkiye is a turning-point strategic step: Armenia accelerates the westward pivot, supplementing the January 2025 U.S.–Armenia Strategic Partnership Charter and EU membership efforts.

From now on, the events unfolding in Turkic nations will no longer follow scripts written by “great white masters.” Azerbaijan and Turkey are writing their own history — from Karabakh to Kahramanmaraş, from Shusha to Hatay.

Azerbaijan, due to its geographic location, cannot fully insulate itself from the fallout of this conflict. However, the country’s stance of strict neutrality and non-interference has proven to be a wise course thus far.

As tensions between Israel and Iran intensify, it is not only Middle Eastern stability that stands at risk, but also major strategic initiatives shaping the emerging geo-economic architecture of Eurasia.

Today, a single glance at the map — or a quick scan of the news — is enough to appreciate the complexity and sensitivity of Azerbaijan’s geopolitical position.

The latest round of U.S.–Russia talks aimed at stabilizing diplomatic relations has been postponed at Washington’s request, signaling a shift in U.S. foreign policy priorities.

Geopolitics in the Caucasus was already unstable before the war between Israel and Iran broke out at the weekend. Now they have become more confused and threaten to destabilise the region further.

Azerbaijan has prepared for possible scenarios that could affect neighboring countries under sanctions — this was stated by Presidential Aide Hikmet Hajiyev during the panel discussion "Middle Corridor: A New Geopolitical and Economic Lifeline" at the GLOBSEC 2025 forum.

“Azerbaijan must be prepared for various scenarios of how events may unfold in Iran. Our compatriots in Iran might turn to Turkey and Azerbaijan for protection from war. In that case, we will have to provide refuge for our compatriots."

To be frank, a wise leader would have shown Medinsky the door without hesitation, because his statement practically implied that throughout all of the Kremlin’s so-called "mediation efforts" in resolving the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict, it was simply being hypocritical.

A Europe determined to help them in keeping Moscow from encroaching on their sovereignty, can be a very good partner for Baku and Yerevan- and the EPC would be an ideal format to institutionalise this partnership.