Kulevi’s Moment: Why a Black Sea Terminal Became a Test Case for Europe’s Sanctions Regime

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to arrive in Azerbaijan later on April 25 following a visit to Saudi Arabia, Ukrainian media reported on Saturday, with official details of the trip remaining limited.

A sudden halt in the transit of Kazakh oil through Russia to Germany is reverberating across Europe’s already fragile energy landscape, once again exposing the geopolitical fault lines beneath the continent’s fuel supply.

On April 24, a preparatory court hearing was held at the Binagadi District Court, presided over by Judge Zamiq Baghirov, regarding a complaint filed under private prosecution against Samira Gasimli, the wife of detained political analyst Azer Gasimli.

BAKU, 2026 — Azerbaijan’s environmental and ESG agenda gained greater practical importance in the first quarter of 2026, moving beyond climate diplomacy to become a factor shaping the country’s investment profile, according to official data and analyst estimates.