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see moreGoldman Sachs says it does not see Ukraine ceasefire boosting Russia output
A potential Ukraine ceasefire and the associated easing in sanctions on Russia are unlikely to substantially increase Russia's oil flows, Goldman Sachs said on Wednesday.
U.S. Envoy Keith Kellogg Visits Kyiv for Security Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday morning for discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Final report on AZAL flight crash expected by December
"The final report on the tragic crash of Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 near Aktau will be published by December, said Talgat Lastaev, vice minister of transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, during a government briefing on Tuesday.
Kazakh president calls for diplomacy to end Ukraine war
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed diplomacy in resolving the Ukraine conflict as U.S.-Russia talks progress, while Kazakhstan grapples with sanctions-related economic challenges.
Armenia, India deepen military cooperation
Armenian and Indian top defence officials have explored opportunities to step up military cooperation between the two nations.
Azerbaijan takes Armenia to court over habitat damage
Azerbaijan has filed a case against Armenia at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, accusing it of severe environmental damage during its occupation of Azerbaijani territories—a move marking the first inter-state arbitration under the Bern Convention.
BP invests $1.83 billion in Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli oil field operations
Last year, approximately $1.83 billion was spent on operations at the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli (ACG) oil and gas field block, according to BP's annual report on its activities in Azerbaijan.
NATO chief supports Trump on equal Ukraine aid burden
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte supports U.S. President Trump’s call for a more balanced sharing of Ukraine aid between the U.S. and European allies.
Ukrainian lawmakers criticise Vardanyan during trial
The trial of Ruben Vardanyan in Azerbaijan is drawing international attention, as he faces serious charges of war crimes and terrorism, while Ukrainian lawmakers intensify their criticism over his alleged ties to the Kremlin.
President Ilham Aliyev discusses Azerbaijan’s global strategy in Davos interview
On January 20, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sat down for an exclusive interview with China’s CGTN (China Global Television Network) during the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Prime Minister of Georgia to visit Uzbekistan
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze will visit Uzbekistan from February 20-22 to strengthen agricultural and trade ties. Talks will focus on joint projects, grape cultivation, and livestock farming, as well as boosting Uzbekistan-Georgia trade and transit cooperation.
Iran's President doubts U.S. readiness for negotiations amid new sanctions
Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian, expressed doubts about the United States' readiness for negotiations, accusing President Trump of undermining diplomatic efforts with new sanctions aimed at weakening the Iranian revolution.
Türkiye is indispensable partner for EU, Hungary's defense chief says
"Right in the middle of Europe, Hungary is proud of its Asian cultural roots and its close and friendly relationship with Türkiye", says Kristof Szalay-Bobrovniczky
Kremlin is set to hold talks with Baku regarding the closure of the Russian House
The Kremlin considers the termination of the Russian House in Baku as “a misunderstanding” and does not rule out raising this issue even at talks of Russian and Azerbaijani leaders
Russia conducts test flight over Georgia's breakaway Abkhazia region, RIA reports
The Russian state news agency RIA said Friday that Russia has conducted its first test flight from Moscow to the recently renovated airport in Sukhumi, the capital of Georgia's breakaway region of Abkhazia.
Baku's Russian House accused of being an 'espionage hub'
Azerbaijan has halted activities of “Russian House” in Baku according to local media reports on Thursday, following accusations of espionage. This is being described as an escalation of tensions between the two countries.
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