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Ukraine has received nine transformers and 186 km of cables to restore its energy system. In total, Azerbaijan has delivered 159 consignments.
Yerevan does not plan to resume its participation in the CSTO, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said. The issue of membership may be considered on November 11 in Moscow.
von der Leyen condemned the shelling of a civilian vessel with a Ukrainian and Azerbaijani crew. One sailor was killed, and three crew members went missing.
The Khoryv vessel sank after a drone strike near Constanța. One sailor was killed, three are missing, and nine were rescued.
Turkey has agreed to receive some Russian diesel fuel under a deal with Trump. The second gas platform will be launched in 2028.
The Prime Minister of Armenia proposed an equal exchange of land to eliminate the enclaves. He also called for opening routes and abandoning claims.
Jean-Noël Barrot said that Musk uses X to harass European leaders online. He also warned of foreign interference in France's 2027 elections.
The merchant vessel Azov Concord was hit in the Black Sea near Bulgaria: 11 crew members are missing, while five others were rescued.
The Malta-flagged vessel Chelsea 3 was attacked by three drones near Bulgaria. Fifteen crew members were rescued, while another vessel sank.
Russian drones attacked a Turkish civilian vessel carrying corn in international waters. The captain was killed and one other person was injured.
The President of Azerbaijan stated that there are only two superpowers in the world—the United States and China. He did not include Russia in this list.
Lithuania added Usmanov and Fridman to its persona non grata list after the EU sanctions were lifted. Latvia and Estonia are preparing similar measures.
Russia attacked Ukraine throughout the night and morning: two people were killed in the Kyiv region, and dozens were wounded. In Kharkiv, many people were injured, including nine children.
Serbia's gas agreement with Russia expires on September 30. Vučić expects supplies to continue at a price of €318 per thousand cubic meters.
George Russell won qualifying for the 15th round of the Formula 1 season in Baku. Verstappen will start eighth, and the race will take place on Saturday due to Memorial Day.
Elvin Aliiev became the European champion in the up to 65 kg weight category, while Hanna Okhota won silver in the up to 48 kg category. Ukraine has 4 medals.
Sources report that gas supplies may be halted after November 1 due to Moscow's political demands. Yerevan is seeking alternatives.
Trump's family and allies are developing real estate, mining and transportation projects in the Caucasus and Central Asia. A 280-meter-tall Trump Tower is planned in Tbilisi.
The President of Azerbaijan pardoned Martin Ryan, who had been sentenced to 10 years for espionage. He was detained in December 2023.
Latvia rejected a proposal to lift sanctions against Usmanov and Fridman in exchange for extending restrictions on 3,000 individuals and companies. EU ambassadors continued negotiations.
France and Luxembourg are making demands regarding the EU sanctions list. The current restrictions on nearly 3,000 individuals expire on September 22.
Georgia exported 911 tonnes of prepared sauces worth $2. 3 million, which is 6% more than last year’s figure. Russia bought the most.
Around the world, Equal Pay Day, World Water Monitoring Day, World Bamboo Day, and International Read an E-Book Day are observed. Chile celebrates Independence Day.
As a result of the attack on the Tedy tugboat, two Azerbaijani citizens were killed. Two more sailors were hospitalized, while six received assistance at the scene.
Starting November 30, 2026, Russians will need a paid electronic permit to enter Kazakhstan. In the absence of the document, deportation is possible.
Yerevan is deepening ties with the EU and the US and preparing an application to join the EU. Russia retains influence through trade, energy, and its military base.
In 2025, beer consumption in Georgia rose to a record 141 million liters, while imports accounted for 16% of the market. Producers' revenue reached 636 million lari.
Tremors with a magnitude of 3. 2 occurred in the morning, 2 km from the border on the territory of Azerbaijan. No damage was recorded.
Kyiv Dynamo lost to Qarabağ 0–2 in the second leg of the Conference League third qualifying round. On aggregate, the team has ended its European campaign, losing 1–2.
On August 13, Dynamo Kyiv will face Qarabağ in Baku. The first match ended in a 1–0 victory for the Kyiv side, while bookmakers consider the Azerbaijani team the favorite.