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Azerbaijan

Caucasian country
Azerbaijan is a country located in the South Caucasus, at the crossroads of West Asia and Eastern Europe. It is bordered by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to the south. The country's population is over 10 million people, and its capital is the city of Baku. The history of Azerbaijan dates back to ancient times, with the first state formations appearing in the late 4th — early 3rd millennia BC. In 1918, the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic was proclaimed, becoming the first secular democratic republic in the Muslim world. After a period of Soviet rule, Azerbaijan restored its independence in 1991. Azerbaijan has territorial disputes with Armenia over the belonging of Nagorno-Karabakh.
1918
The Azerbaijan Democratic Republic was founded
1920
Azerbaijan State University was established
1991
Azerbaijan regained its independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union
1994
The "Contract of the Century" was signed regarding the development of oil fields
2006
The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline was completed
2012
Azerbaijan hosted the Eurovision Song Contest
2015
The first European Games were held in Baku
2018
The 100th anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic was celebrated
2020
Control over significant territories was restored
2023
The construction of the TANAP gas pipeline was completed
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Russia is not for the first time targeting both the embassy building and other objects related to Azerbaijan: Aliyev condemned the attack on Kyiv

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. The leaders discussed Russia's night attack on Kyiv, during which the Azerbaijani embassy was damaged.

War in Ukraine • November 14, 12:07 PM • 3089 views
Turkish military plane crash: body of last victim found in Georgia

The body of the last of the 20 victims of the Turkish Air Force C-130 plane crash has been found in Georgia. The plane crashed on November 11, 27 minutes after taking off from Azerbaijan.

News of the World • November 13, 01:32 PM • 3237 views
Turkish military plane crash: Erdogan announced that the "black box" has been found

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the discovery of the "black box" of the C130 military transport aircraft that crashed on November 11. So far, the bodies of 19 victims have been found, and the search for the last one is ongoing.

Crimes and emergencies • November 12, 01:31 PM • 3675 views
Turkish military plane crash: 18 bodies found in Georgia

As of the morning of November 12, 18 bodies have been found after the crash of a Turkish military plane in Georgia, which had 20 people on board. Turkey, Georgia, and Azerbaijan have formed a joint international investigation team to probe the incident.

News of the World • November 12, 11:55 AM • 2923 views
Turkey's Ministry of Defense stated that there were 20 people on board the military plane that crashed in Georgia

Turkey's Ministry of National Defense confirmed that there were 20 people on board the C130 military transport aircraft that crashed on the border between Georgia and Azerbaijan. President Erdoğan expressed his condolences, and search and rescue operations are ongoing.

News of the World • November 11, 03:00 PM • 3630 views
Turkish military plane crashes on Georgia-Azerbaijan border: casualties reported

A C130 military cargo plane, en route from Azerbaijan to Turkey, crashed on the Georgian-Azerbaijani border. Search and rescue operations have begun, there are fatalities, and an investigation is underway.

News of the World • November 11, 01:39 PM • 2951 views
Trump stated that there is significant progress in ending the war in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump reported significant progress in ending the war in Ukraine. He also recalled the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which his administration helped to conclude.

War in Ukraine • November 7, 03:41 AM • 39677 views
Azerbaijan is transitioning to NATO standards and deepening cooperation with the Turkish Armed Forces – President AliyevPhoto

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev announced that the Azerbaijani army is fully transitioning to NATO standards. This statement was made during a meeting with a NATO delegation on November 6 in Baku, where regional security and the modernization of the armed forces were discussed.

Politics • November 6, 06:30 PM • 3762 views
Trump announced a possible nuclear disarmament plan involving the US, China, and Russia

Donald Trump announced the possible development of a nuclear disarmament plan involving the US, China, and Russia. He also noted that his strategy of economic pressure helps to stop international conflicts.

Politics • November 6, 12:18 AM • 12044 views
Russia and Turkey are negotiating to maintain the volume of gas supplies from Gazprom - Bloomberg

Russia and Turkey are discussing maintaining Gazprom's annual gas supply volume at around 22 billion cubic meters as part of the extension of two major contracts. This comes amid US pressure to limit energy purchases that finance Russia's war.

Economy • November 5, 06:59 AM • 3507 views
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Rebrov announced Ukraine's squad - debut calls for Volynets and Batagov, Karavaev's returnPhoto

Serhiy Rebrov named the squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against France and Iceland. Yevhen Volynets and Arseniy Batagov were included for the first time, and Oleksandr Karavaev returned.

Sports • November 4, 01:51 PM • 3314 views
US circulates draft resolution on security forces in Gaza in UN Security Council - Axios

The United States has circulated a draft resolution to members of the UN Security Council on the establishment of an international force in Gaza for a period of at least two years. This force will be an "enforcement force," not a peacekeeping one, and will operate until the end of 2027 with the possibility of extension.

Politics • November 4, 09:50 AM • 2958 views
Trump showed a list of 8 wars he allegedly "ended in 8 months": reactions were swiftVideo

In an interview with CBS News, Donald Trump pulled out a list of 8 "ended wars" that he allegedly completed in 8 months. Critics questioned his claims.

Politics • November 3, 11:07 AM • 4420 views
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25.5 thousand foreign students study in Ukrainian universities: most are from China, and over 400 are from the Russian Federation

20,502 foreign students study in Ukrainian higher education institutions, most of them from China and Azerbaijan. Over 400 Russian citizens also receive education in Ukrainian universities.

Society • October 28, 09:42 AM • 79360 views
250 kg of heroin imported into Georgia disguised as wet wipesVideo

Georgian police seized 250 kg of heroin that was attempted to be smuggled into the country disguised as wet wipes. The drugs were found in 2907 packages of hygiene products during an inspection in Batumi.

Crimes and emergencies • October 23, 05:08 PM • 3805 views
Russia sent first oil shipment to new refinery in Georgia - Reuters

A Russian company delivered the first batch of oil to a newly built refinery in Kulevi, Georgia. The tanker "Kayseri" delivered 105,340 tons of Siberian Light oil from Novorossiysk.

News of the World • October 21, 01:00 PM • 3554 views
Azerbaijani President announced the start of a peace phase with Armenia

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev announced the start of a peace phase with Armenia, noting the high level of political will of both countries. He emphasized the important role of Donald Trump and the lifting of restrictions on cargo transit to Armenia.

News of the World • October 21, 12:10 PM • 2936 views
How Ukraine will overcome threats regarding a possible gas shortage - the President's answer

The Ukrainian authorities plan to find $2 billion to purchase gas in a difficult situation; sources of financing and suppliers have already been identified. President Zelenskyy assured that the gas issue would be resolved.

Economy • October 20, 10:03 AM • 3481 views
Ukraine moved up one spot in the FIFA rankings, Spain remains the leader

The Ukrainian national football team moved up to 27th place in the FIFA rankings after victories over Iceland and Azerbaijan. Spain remains the leader, Argentina is in second place.

Sports • October 17, 01:38 PM • 3864 views
OSCE head and Georgian PM's meeting canceled: who changed their mind and what do protests have to do with it

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze canceled a meeting with OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Elina Valtonen due to her participation in an anti-government rally. Valtonen claims she canceled the meeting herself due to a schedule change.

News of the World • October 15, 05:10 PM • 5748 views
"Unable to play with optimal squad": Rebrov commented on Ukraine's victory over Azerbaijan

The head coach of the Ukrainian national team, Serhiy Rebrov, is satisfied with the victory over Azerbaijan, but noted the personnel shortage. He promised to fight for the maximum result in future matches, including the game against France.

Sports • October 14, 03:01 AM • 12656 views
Rebrov announced the squad for the match against Azerbaijan in the 2026 World Cup qualifiersPhotoVideo

Serhiy Rebrov has named the starting lineup for the Ukrainian national team's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan. The match will take place today, October 13, at 9:45 PM Kyiv time at the Cracovia Stadium.

Sports • October 13, 06:00 PM • 4302 views
The Cabinet of Ministers launches an automated module for business inspections

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is introducing a new automated risk management module that will independently identify enterprises for scheduled inspections in 85 areas. This will reduce administrative pressure on conscientious companies and ensure transparency in inspection planning.

Economy • October 13, 12:52 PM • 3075 views
Ukraine announced its squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan

Today, October 13, Ukraine will play against Azerbaijan in Krakow at the "Cracovia" stadium. The match of the 4th round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will start at 21:45 Kyiv time.

Sports • October 13, 07:06 AM • 2820 views
Foreigners opened over 1.6 thousand sole proprietorships in Ukraine in 2025 – the most active citizens are from Azerbaijan, Russia, and UzbekistanPhoto

In the first nine months of 2025, foreigners registered 1,648 sole proprietorships in Ukraine. The most active were citizens of Azerbaijan, Russia, and Uzbekistan, with Russians most often ceasing operations.

Society • October 13, 06:21 AM • 3665 views
Ukraine secured its first victory in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, defeating Iceland

The Ukrainian national football team defeated Iceland 5-3 in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Ukraine is in second place in Group D with 4 points.

Sports • October 10, 08:59 PM • 4338 views
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: where to watch the Iceland vs. Ukraine match, who is the favoritePhotoVideo

The Ukrainian national team will play its third match in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Iceland on October 10 at 9:45 PM Kyiv time. Bookmakers give a slight advantage to Iceland.

Sports • October 10, 10:53 AM • 49483 views
Over 80,000 missing: Lubinets described the scale of Russian crimes against Ukrainians

Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets reported that over 80,000 Ukrainians are considered missing due to Russian crimes, including the forced deportation of children. He proposed creating a joint working group with Azerbaijan to search for and identify the missing.

War in Ukraine • October 9, 06:02 PM • 4152 views
Putin and Azerbaijani leader Aliyev met for the first time after Russian air defense shot down an Azerbaijani plane - Russian media

Vladimir Putin met with Ilham Aliyev for the first time in a year, discussing the crash of an AZAL plane that crashed in Kazakhstan after Russian air defense operations. Putin stated that two missiles exploded a few meters from the plane, not hitting it directly.

Politics • October 9, 12:58 PM • 8013 views
Ukraine to launch new international cargo transportation permit system from November 1 - Ministry of DevelopmentPhoto

From November 1, 2025, Ukraine is introducing a new digital system of electronic ECMT permits for international cargo transportation. The country ranked first in the number of test operations and actively prepared for the system's implementation.

Society • October 9, 11:44 AM • 12925 views