Politics

Azerbaijan and Regional Security Risks: Uzeyir Jafarov Warns Against Strategic Complacency

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AZE.US Azerbaijani military analyst Uzeyir Jafarov has cautioned that despite visible diplomatic activity in the South Caucasus, Azerbaijan must avoid strategic complacency amid shifting alliances and uncertain external guarantees. Jafarov’s comments come as Baku continues its normalization process with Armenia. According to local reporting, approximately 4,500 tons of diesel fuel are expected to be transported … Read more

“I Don’t Even Consider the Court’s Decision” – Hasanov Alleges Investigator’s Statement

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AZE.US Azerbaijani lawyer Akram Hasanov has published a Facebook post alleging that an investigator from a law enforcement body dismissed a binding court decision during questioning of his client. In his post, Hasanov directly tagged the Judicial-Legal Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Supreme Court of the Republic of Azerbaijan. According to Hasanov, … Read more

Khojaly Genocide Memorial Opened in Khojaly

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AZE.US On February 26, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, and members of their family attended the opening ceremony of the Khojaly Genocide Memorial in the city of Khojaly. The head of state laid a wreath in front of the memorial. Presidential aide Anar Alakbarov informed the President and the First Lady … Read more

U.S. Presses Iran for Full Nuclear Rollback as Geneva Talks Continue

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AZE.US The United States and Iran held another round of indirect talks in Geneva on Wednesday amid widening differences over Tehran’s nuclear program and sanctions relief. According to reporting by The Wall Street Journal, the U.S. negotiating position includes dismantling Iran’s three key nuclear facilities – Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan – transferring enriched uranium stockpiles … Read more

The AZAL Case Is Not Closed: Azerbaijan Maintains a Firm Position

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AZE.US Azerbaijan’s position regarding the downing of an AZAL passenger aircraft remains firm, Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov said during remarks to journalists on the sidelines of a memorial event marking the 34th anniversary of the Khojaly tragedy. According to Bayramov, the issue was discussed during a meeting between the presidents of Azerbaijan and Russia in … Read more

Armenia Seeks EU Support to Shield Elections From Possible Russian Interference

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AZE.US Armenia has formally asked the European Union for assistance in protecting its upcoming parliamentary elections from potential external interference, citing concerns over disinformation and cyber threats. The request comes ahead of the June 2026 vote. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan sent a letter to Brussels seeking the deployment of a rapid hybrid response team … Read more

34 Years Since the Khojaly Genocide

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AZE.US February 26 marks the 34th anniversary of the Khojaly genocide and the occupation of the town of Khojaly by Armenian armed formations with the participation of the 366th motorized rifle regiment of Russia. Thirty-four years have passed since the трагic events of the night of February 25-26, 1992, when Armenian armed units, reportedly supported … Read more

Ilham Aliyev Reviews Reconstruction Progress In Khojavend After Liberation

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AZE.US President Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva and their daughter Arzu Aliyeva visited Khojavend district on Tuesday to review ongoing reconstruction efforts and meet with residents who recently returned to the area. According to officials, the president was briefed on infrastructure and housing projects underway in both the city of Khojavend and the nearby … Read more

Foreign Policy Has Become a Monologue Instead of a Dialogue, Says Mammadov

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AZE.US Azerbaijani politician and public figure Ilgar Mammadov has sharply criticized the current state of public debate on foreign policy in Azerbaijan. In a Facebook post, Mammadov recalled that six years ago, during the war, interviews given by the president to foreign and local journalists were widely supported by society. In his view, the country’s … Read more