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Azerbaijan’s Karabakh victory offers lessons in the future of warfare

Azerbaijan’s Karabakh victory offers lessons in the future of warfare

Azerbaijan's victory in the Karabakh war in 2020 changed the balance of power in the South Caucasus. After several weeks of fighting, Azerbaijani troops regained control of several territories lost in the 1990s. For 44 days, Azerbaijani troops, advancing every day, liberated one occupied region after another: Jabrayil, Fuzuli, Zangilan, Gubadli and, finally, Shusha. Azerbaijan's victory was the result of many years of efforts, both on the diplomatic and military fronts. The country has successfully exposed Armenia's aggressive policy, which has caused a resonance in the international community. The victorious operation codenamed "Iron Fist" demonstrated the high tactical training and discipline of the Azerbaijani army. As a result, on November 10, 2020, Armenia signed an Act of Surrender, admitting defeat.

Nation
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulates President Ilham Aliyev on Victory Day

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulates President Ilham Aliyev on Victory Day

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has congratulated Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the sixth anniversary of Victory Day, describing Azerbaijan's victory in the 2020 Second Karabakh War as a source of pride for the entire Turkic world.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan's Chirag platform produces nearly 108 million tonnes of oil over 29 years

Azerbaijan's Chirag platform produces nearly 108 million tonnes of oil over 29 years

Azerbaijan's Chirag offshore platform has produced 107.8 million tonnes of oil and 25 billion cubic metres of natural gas since operations began in 1997, according to the Ministry of Energy.

Business
Europe looks to Central Asia to break China's grip on critical minerals

Europe looks to Central Asia to break China's grip on critical minerals

While Europe faces growing challenges in securing critical raw materials, the Central Asian region has become key to the European Union's strategy to diversify its supply chains and reduce dependence on China. For decades, China has dominated the global market for rare earths and other important minerals, creating vulnerabilities for European industry, especially in high-tech sectors such as microchip manufacturing and renewable energy technologies.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Armenia seeks to expand trade ties with Azerbaijan, Pashinyan says

Armenia seeks to expand trade ties with Azerbaijan, Pashinyan says

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that Yerevan is maintaining its traditionally good relations with Georgia while taking steps to develop ties with Azerbaijan and expand bilateral trade.

World
Russia sends military intelligence chief to Ukraine peace talks

Russia sends military intelligence chief to Ukraine peace talks

Russia will send Igor Kostyukov, head of its military intelligence agency, to trilateral talks with the United States and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday and Wednesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Saturday, according to Interfax.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Leyla Aliyeva familiarizes herself with activities of social sewing facility in Shamakhi [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva familiarizes herself with activities of social sewing facility in Shamakhi [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, and Alena Aliyeva visited a social sewing facility operating in the city of Shamakhi on October 26.

Culture
Azerbaijan’s Gaya Ensemble blends folk music and jazz at Victory Day concert [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan’s Gaya Ensemble blends folk music and jazz at Victory Day concert [PHOTOS]

The State “Gaya” Ensemble has performed a concert as part of the “Music at the Museum” project organized by the Azerbaijan National Art Museum.

Travel
Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport

Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport
Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month

Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month
Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]

Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]
Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture

Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture
Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park
Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Events
Palestine expresses gratitude to Azerbaijan for humanitarian support

Palestine expresses gratitude to Azerbaijan for humanitarian support

The State of Palestine has expressed its gratitude to Azerbaijan for its support in the political, humanitarian, educational and cultural fields.

Sports
Azerbaijani siblings win historic silver at World Trampoline Championships in China

Azerbaijani siblings win historic silver at World Trampoline Championships in China

Azerbaijani gymnasts Seljan Mahsudova and Maqsud Mahsudov have secured a silver medal at the World Trampoline and Tumbling Championships in Nanjing, China, marking a historic achievement for the country's gymnastics team.

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