Politics

Russia Warns Armenia Over Railway Control as Yerevan Considers Strategic Shift

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AZE.US Tensions are rising between Russia and Armenia after Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan raised the possibility of nationalizing the country’s railway system or transferring its management to a third party. Russian officials responded swiftly, signaling that Moscow views any attempt to replace the current operator as unrealistic and potentially destabilizing. They warned that “poorly calculated … Read more

Washington Launches “Peace Council”: New Architecture or an Attempt to Regain Control?

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AZE.US The first session of the so-called “Peace Council,” an initiative promoted by President Donald Trump’s administration, was held in the U.S. capital this week, signaling what appears to be an effort to reshape conflict mediation beyond traditional international institutions. Officially, the platform is framed as a mechanism to advance dialogue and resolve ongoing crises. … Read more

Iran and Russia Launch Joint Naval Drills Near Strategic Strait of Hormuz

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AZE.US Iran and Russia have begun joint naval exercises in the northern Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Oman, according to Iranian state media and reports carried by international agencies including Reuters and Associated Press. The drills are taking place near the Strait of Hormuz – one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, through … Read more

Azerbaijani Lawmaker Alleges Moscow-Linked Campaign Targeting President’s Family

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AZE.US Rasim Musabayov comments on media controversy, Russia ties and regional security dynamics. Azerbaijani lawmaker Rasim Musabayov has alleged that an information campaign targeting the family of President Ilham Aliyev is being coordinated from Moscow, according to remarks made in an online interview. Speaking to the YouTube channel Europe Online, Musabayov said recent media publications … Read more

Azerbaijani Author Criticizes Escalating Media Confrontation, Warns of Erosion of Public Discourse

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AZE.US Keramet Boyukchol says recent online campaigns reflect deeper structural problems in Azerbaijan’s political and media environment. Azerbaijani writer Keramet Boyukchol has publicly criticized recent video publications circulated by activists Mehman and Emin Huseynov, arguing that the format and tone of the material fall outside the standards of both independent and state-aligned media. In a … Read more

Attempted Protest Incident Involving Azerbaijani Delegation Contained in Washington

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AZE.US Security services and local police intervened during Peace Council meeting in the U.S. capital. An attempted protest incident targeting the Azerbaijani delegation was contained in Washington on February 19 during events related to the first meeting of the Peace Council. According to reports, a group of individuals engaged in confrontational behavior, including verbal remarks … Read more

Azerbaijani Politician Says Legacy Political System Is Gradually Eroding

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AZE.US Comments follow renewed scrutiny of former presidential administration chief Ramiz Mehdiyev and broader debate over political reform in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijani political figure Natig Jafarli said processes unfolding around the legacy of former presidential administration head Ramiz Mehdiyev were largely predictable and reflect a gradual weakening of a political system formed over decades, according to … Read more

Iran Strike Risk Seen as Low but Not Impossible

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AZE.US Azerbaijan seeks neutrality as regional tensions raise concerns over spillover threats and potential refugee flows. The possibility of Iranian missiles reaching Azerbaijani territory in the event of a broader regional conflict cannot be fully ruled out, political analyst Azad Isazade said in an interview with Musavat TV, while stressing that such a scenario remains … Read more