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Moldova leaves CIS as Russian influence crumbles across former Soviet space

The "security architecture" that Russia has built over decades in the post-Soviet space is currently falling apart before our eyes. What was once a monolithic bloc of influence, cemented by shared history and Moscow-centric treaties, is fracturing into a complex mosaic of competing interests, shifting loyalties, and open defiance.

Nation

Kazakhstan ratifies green energy pact with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan

The Senate of Kazakhstan has ratified an agreement on strategic partnership in the field of “green energy” with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, marking a step forward in regional energy cooperation, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas

Azeri Light crude prices drop sharply across key export hubs

The price of Azerbaijan’s flagship “Azeri Light” crude has recorded a significant decline across major export points, reflecting broader volatility in global oil markets, AzerNEWS reports.

Business

Azerbaijan-Lithuania money transfers see strong growth in 2025

In 2025, the volume of personal money transfers from Lithuania to Azerbaijan reached $6.688 million, AzerNEWS reports, citing the Central Bank.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations

South Caucasus moves from isolation to integration with first trade steps

Recently, an intriguing statement emerged from Armenian official circles: Azerbaijan has expressed a potential interest in importing aluminum foil from Armenia. At first glance, the trade of a household staple like foil might seem trivial—a minor footnote in the grand ledger of international commerce. However, in the context of the South Caucasus, this development is a profound symbol of a shifting paradigm. It suggests that the long-standing barriers are finally thinning, replaced by the pragmatic language of trade and regional integration.