https://www.rferl.org/z/656 RFE/RL's latest news, features, commentary, and multimedia content on Azerbaijan https://www.rferl.org/Content/responsive/RFE/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.rferl.org/z/656 en Copyright 2026 - RFE/RL, Inc. 60 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:12:52 +0200 Pangea CMS – RFE/RL With the Iran war disrupting traditional energy supply routes and the West seeking to lessen reliance on Russian transit networks, Trans-Caspian corridors have again emerged as a focus of international diplomacy and investment. https://www.rferl.org/a/dream-of-trans-caspian-pipeline/33776802.html https://www.rferl.org/a/dream-of-trans-caspian-pipeline/33776802.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:46:59 +0200 FeaturesAzerbaijanTurkmenistan The Rundown Stories Victory for Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian in parliamentary elections marks a firm slap down of Russian efforts to derail his pro-Western policy moves, although failure to win a two-thirds majority in parliament will complicate the ongoing US-brokered peace process with Azerbaijan. https://www.rferl.org/a/pashinian-armenia-victory-election-russia-rejection/33775876.html https://www.rferl.org/a/pashinian-armenia-victory-election-russia-rejection/33775876.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:38 +0200 News AnalysisArmeniaAzerbaijanRussiaThe Rundown Headline Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian early on June 8 declared victory for his Civil Contract party over several pro-Russia groupings, with his party hovering around 50 percent as votes are counted, higher than pre-vote surveys suggested. https://www.rferl.org/a/armenia-pashinian--parliament-assembly-election/33774709.html https://www.rferl.org/a/armenia-pashinian--parliament-assembly-election/33774709.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:28:39 +0200 NewsArmeniaAzerbaijanRussiaThe Rundown Stories The ruling Civil Contract party of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian has taken a big lead in a crucial parliamentary election, gaining 51.4 percent of the vote as initial ballots are counted. https://www.rferl.org/a/armenia-election-parliament-pashinian-russia-eu/33774157.html https://www.rferl.org/a/armenia-election-parliament-pashinian-russia-eu/33774157.html Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:00:51 +0200 NewsArmeniaAzerbaijanRussiaThe Rundown Headline On the second anniversary of his imprisonment, Farid Mehralizada reflects on life behind bars, the humanity of the prison economy, and the AI photo of him with the daughter he has barely seen. https://www.rferl.org/a/imprisoned-journalist-farid-mehralizada-shares-reflections-from-azerbaijani-prison-on-second-anniversary-of-detention/33768284.html https://www.rferl.org/a/imprisoned-journalist-farid-mehralizada-shares-reflections-from-azerbaijani-prison-on-second-anniversary-of-detention/33768284.html Fri, 29 May 2026 12:31:59 +0200 AzerbaijanFeaturesThe Rundown Stories