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Russia-EU dialogue required to build security system - Peskov
Russia will sooner or later have to negotiate a future security system in Europe with the Europeans, but it will need to understand who will be the negotiator, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Vesti television in a comment.
Russia switches to national currencies in trade with EAEU states
Russia has fully transitioned to national currencies in trade with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states, bypassing the use of the U.S. dollar and the euro, State Secretary of the Union State of Russia and Belarus Sergey Glazyev announced at the 4th Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security.
Lavrov comments Russia-US cooperation in combating terrorism
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described Washington’s sharing of information about a planned terrorist attack at Moscow's Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve as routine intelligence work.
SOCAR, KazMunayGas discuss increasing transit of Kazakhstani oil through Azerbaijan
Najaf and Khasenov reviewed progress in implementing measures outlined in a memorandum signed between SOCAR and KMG in 2024
Sabina Aliyeva re-elected as Azerbaijan's Ombudsperson
Members of the Azerbaijani Parliament approved the re-election of Sabina Aliyeva as the country's Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsperson).
Azerbaijans oil reserves stand at nearly 7 bln barrels - Eni
In the region of Russia and Central Asia, Azerbaijan ranks third for the volume of oil reserves as of December 31, 2025, Italian Eni said.
Armenia may apply for EU membership in 2027 or 2028
Last spring, Armenia officially launched its European integration process and also began the process for visa liberalization
Central Bank of Armenia raises refinancing rate
The board of the Central Bank of Armenia decided to raise the refinancing rate by 0.25 percentage points (pp) to 7% per annum at its meeting on Tuesday, the regulator said.
Russia's gas supplies to Armenia continue as normal
Supplies of gas to Armenia continue as scheduled, Gazprom Armenia said, Interfax reported.
EU's approach to Georgia must change, Kobakhidze says
He also called on Brussels to start a dialogue with Tbilisi
Georgia's national movement leaves opposition alliance
The alliance comprised nine parties
Trade relations with Moscow important to Tbilisi, Georgian Dream says
Experts from Rosselkhoznadzor were expected to arrive in Georgia to familiarise themselves with procedures for inspecting products exported to Russia
Türkiye annual inflation edges up to 30 percent in October
Türkiye's annual consumer inflation edged up slightly to 29.77% in October, official data showed on Tuesday.
Türkiye hit by second earthquake in one day
An earthquake was recorded in Muğla Province earlier on Monday evening
Türkiye to launch production of SİPER-2 air defense systems in 2027
These systems are a component of the Steel Dome (Çelik Kubbe) project
Analysis
Drivers of Azerbaijan success in the 21st century
Within recent decades, Azerbaijan has gone a long and successful way to become the strongest country of the South Caucasus and an important actor in international affairs
Earliest known author may have been a woman
A priestess named Enheduanna claimed authorship to poetry and other texts—sometimes in first-person—more than a millennium before Homer.
Why China’s property recovery is held back?
Despite a slew of measures to boost demand and the end of Covid Zero, Chinese residents remain reluctant to commit their savings to a sector that’s seen its worst downturn. That’s prompting analysts to expect more policy …
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Chemist Yusif Mammadaliyev aviation fuel Molotov cocktails satellites and rockets
Baku hosted a two-day international conference titled "Yusif Mammadaliyev: Science. Heritage. Innovation," dedicated to the 120th anniversary of the chemist, professor, and academician who once managed to elevate Soviet science to a new level. Who was Yusif Mammadaliyev and what leaders of international organizations said about him at the conference?
Mirmemmed Cavadzade - A Man with a kind heart and a sharp scalpel
Ten years ago, on September 15, 2015, a branch of the First Moscow State Medical University opened in Baku. Today, it possesses a substantial clinical base comprising fifteen medical centers, dispensaries, research institutes, and clinics. Among these is Mirmemmed Cavadzade Republican Clinical Urology Hospital. This is an article about the man it honors and his significant contribution to the field of urology.
Biden says goodbye 46th US Presidents farewell address
After four years in the White House and a half-century in Washington U.S. President Joe Biden has finally said farewell. Sitting in the Oval Office on Wednesday evening, the one-term Democratic leader used a 17-minute address to frame his four-year presidency. With only days left in the White House, Biden was saving a few surprises for his farewell address Wednesday evening, as President-elect Donald Trump takes office on January 20, 2025.