Oil Shock Ripples Across Europe as Russian Transit Halt Disrupts Kazakh Supplies

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.

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.

President Ilham Aliyev has ordered the expansion of the Alat Free Economic Zone, allocating 1,453.09 hectares of state-owned land for permanent and free use, underscoring Azerbaijan’s drive to accelerate economic diversification and strengthen its position in regional logistics.