Eurasia

Political developments in Venezuela, including reports surrounding Nicolás Maduro’s arrest, are unlikely to trigger a sharp rise in global oil prices in the short term, Azerbaijani MP and economist Vugar Bayramov says, pointing to limited current production, low export volumes, and the time required to unlock the country’s vast oil reserves.

Leaked correspondence from Russia’s Investigative Committee highlights legal contradictions and suggests an effort to delay accountability in the aviation case involving Azerbaijan, analyst Farhad Mammadov says.

The proposed TRIPP transport corridor is increasingly seen as a strategic test for Armenia, forcing a choice between remaining a regional barrier or becoming part of a broader Eurasian connectivity network.

“Today’s international politics is driven less by legal frameworks and more by pragmatic agreements reached behind closed doors,” he said.

The cancellation of President Aliyev’s visit to St. Petersburg signaled a shift in Azerbaijan-Russia relations, pointing toward a more pragmatic, conditional model of engagement likely to define the bilateral relationship through 2026.

Hikmet Hajiyev says the Trump administration demonstrated clear support for Azerbaijan’s peace agenda, while warning that Section 907 continues to undermine regional stability and the peace process between Baku and Yerevan.