Aze.US Armenian National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan said his recent visit to Moscow and meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov took place in a working and non-confrontational atmosphere, despite sharply critical coverage in Russian state media. Simonyan said the discussions contained “no aggression and no topics that could not be addressed,” adding that media … Read more
Aze.US Russia’s geopolitical influence across a corridor stretching from the Baltic Sea to the Caspian Sea is weakening as the United States and its allies expand security, military and logistical coordination in the region, Azerbaijani opposition politician Natig Jafarli wrote in a social media post. Jafarli, head of the REAL party, argued that what he … Read more
Aze.US Recent diplomatic activity surrounding Azerbaijan and Armenia suggests a structural shift in the balance of power in the South Caucasus, a region long shaped by Russian influence. The United States has moved to deepen engagement with both countries, announcing a strategic partnership with Azerbaijan that includes cooperation in security, energy, technology and the protection … Read more
Aze.US Comments by Azerbaijani lawyer Akram Hasanov urging young people to avoid several social and political influences have sparked debate online, highlighting wider tensions around values, identity, and civic participation. Azerbaijani lawyer Akram Hasanov has triggered widespread discussion on social media after publishing a post outlining what he described as seven harmful influences from which … Read more
Aze.US Drivers in Baku say they are still being asked to pay cash for parking on Sundays, even though street parking is officially free. Authorities state that such collections are unlawful and subject to fines. Motorists in several areas of Baku report continued demands for cash payments at street-side parking spaces on Sundays, when parking … Read more
Aze.US Reports that the United States could be preparing for a multi-week military operation against Iran are adding to regional tensions, even as diplomatic contacts continue and Washington’s final decision remains unclear. Negotiations surrounding Iran’s nuclear program have stretched on for weeks without a breakthrough, while the United States has simultaneously maintained diplomatic engagement and … Read more
Aze.US As congestion worsens across Azerbaijan’s capital, debate is growing over whether strict vehicle-restriction models used in major world cities could work in Baku. International experience suggests such measures can bring quick relief, but rarely solve the problem on their own. Traffic congestion in Baku has shifted from an occasional inconvenience to a defining feature … Read more
Aze.US Reports about a possible announcement of presidential elections and a referendum in Ukraine have intensified debate around the war, ceasefire diplomacy, and external pressure on Kyiv, while analysts say voting during active hostilities remains unlikely. Speculation that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could announce the timing of new presidential elections and a national referendum has … Read more
Aze.US Low-cost rental units priced from around 170 manats remain available on the outskirts of Baku, but such housing typically offers minimal living conditions and may pose safety concerns, according to local assessments. Small residential units with basic amenities are still being rented for about 170 manats per month in suburban settlements around Baku. In … Read more
Aze.US Azerbaijani political analyst Farhad Mammadov says the South Caucasus could become the most sensitive strategic direction for Russia after the war in Ukraine, while any destabilization in the region would carry serious risks for Moscow itself. The South Caucasus is increasingly viewed through a security lens similar to that of the European Union as … Read more