Azerbaijan’s 2025: Sovereignty Consolidated, Economy Stable but Still Oil-Dependent

A temporary U.S. decision allowing the completion of transactions involving Russian oil already at sea underscores Washington’s increasingly pragmatic approach to managing energy markets while maintaining pressure on Moscow.

The Baku Grave Crimes Court, chaired by Judge Telman Huseynov, delivered a verdict in the criminal case against Azar Gasimli, head of the Institute for Political Management.

Azerbaijani cybersecurity authorities have identified and restricted nearly 2,000 internet resources distributing malicious content over the past six months, officials said on Wednesday, highlighting the growing scale of digital threats as the country expands online services and e-commerce.

In Azerbaijan, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved new rules regulating the procedure for the initial military registration of male citizens, establishing the organizational and legal framework for including young men in the country’s military registration system as part of preparations for future conscription into military service.