United Russia took 57.54% of the party-list vote in the first preliminary results from Russia’s State Duma election, with fuller results expected Sept. 21.
Four residential projects due by the end of 2026 are expected to provide housing for 8,000 returning residents in Aghdam, while the first stage of resettlement in two nearby villages will cover 1,278 families.
Debris from a downed drone struck Moscow’s Sadovod market during a large-scale attack on Sept. 20, starting a fire and temporarily closing shops operated by Azerbaijani entrepreneurs.
The dispute following a foreign diplomats’ visit to Karabakh exposed deep mistrust between Baku and Yerevan but is unlikely to halt official peace negotiations.
Azerbaijan says 3,723 returning residents have found work in Khankendi, Khojaly, Khojavend and Aghdara, with hundreds more receiving training or awaiting placement.
The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline exported about 13 million metric tons of oil and condensate in the first half of 2026, equal to roughly 94 million barrels.
Chinese cars are gaining ground in Azerbaijan through lower prices, richer equipment and warranties, while German premium brands retain a loyal following.
Azerbaijan says completing the peace process with Armenia should unlock regional trade, restore economic links and integrate international transport routes.
Azerbaijani analyst Chingiz Mammadov says the balance of power in the South Caucasus has changed irreversibly and that Armenia’s future depends on normalization with Azerbaijan and Turkey.
