Caucasus political news

What's next for Armenians imprisoned in Azerbaijan — and could Ilham Aliyev release them?

Azerbaijan-Armenia

February 19, 2026

Armenian parliament speaker Alen Simonyan has said that “negotiations will not stop until the last Armenian detainee is returned”, a position that differs sharply from that of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

South Ossetia appoints new prime minister as opposition voices protest

South Ossetia

February 16, 2026

Dzambolat Tadtaev had already drawn criticism during his time as deputy prime minister and finance minister.

US State Department: 'We seek constructive relations with Georgia'

Georgia-USA

February 13, 2026

Washington expects concrete steps from Tbilisi to strengthen and advance bilateral ties

'First economic deal since independence': Azerbaijani petrol arrives in Armenia

Azerbaijan-Armenia

December 19, 2025

Twenty-two wagons of petrol arrived in Armenia from Azerbaijan by rail via Georgia. Economist commentary and reactions from Armenian social media users.

Pashinyan says Armenia may seek alternatives to Georgia for transit with Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

December 19, 2025

Azerbaijani media report that the transit tariffs cited by Georgia are 20 times higher than current rates.

Minval Politika: Baku may restore rail links with Armenia 'in response to Tbilisi’s tariff move'

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

December 11, 2025

“Azerbaijan no longer views transit through Georgia as the only route”

Azerbaijan to supply oil to Armenia: official silence and political-economic implications

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

December 10, 2025

Although official statements claim the issue is still “under discussion,” Baku and Yerevan have in fact already reached an agreement.

Georgian Railways to carry fuel from Azerbaijan to Armenia free of charge in one-off move

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

December 08, 2025

“Georgia has been and remains a strategic and reliable partner to Armenia and Azerbaijan”