Ilham Aliyev

Merz denies knowledge of secret German–Russian talks in Baku

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz knew nothing about a supposed meeting of former German and Russian officials in Baku, Azerbaijan, that focused on trying to resolve the Russo–Ukrainian war, Merz said on July 21.

22 July, 02:24 AM

Former Russian and German officials hold secret meeting in Azerbaijan on Ukraine war, Aliyev says

A secret meeting between former Russian and German officials took place in Baku about a week ago to discuss ending Russia’s war against Ukraine, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said during a joint news conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on July 21, according to Bloomberg.

21 July, 07:00 PM

Azerbaijan and Ukraine have strong potential for joint defense production

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said Baku and Kyiv have significant potential for joint defense industry production, speaking at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Apr. 25.

25 April, 10:35 PM

Talks between Ukraine and Russia could be held in Azerbaijan — Zelenskyy

Ukraine is ready to hold talks with Russia in Azerbaijan with U.S. participation, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in Baku during a joint statement with Ilham Aliyev on April 25.

25 April, 02:20 PM

Zelenskyy arrives in Azerbaijan for official visit, set to meet Aliyev

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Azerbaijan on an official visit where he is set to meet with President Ilham Aliyev, Ukraine’s presidential office said, according to Suspilne on Apr. 25.

25 April, 01:16 PM

Azerbaijan ramps up gas to Europe, stepping into Russia’s supply gap

Baku is ready to increase natural gas exports to Europe, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said during the March 11 joint press conference with European Council President António Costa, Ukrinform reported.

12 March, 09:53 AM

Azerbaijan summons Russian ambassador after a Kyiv strike damaged its embassy

Russia’s ambassador to Azerbaijan, Mikhail Yevdokimov, was summoned to the Foreign Ministry, where officials lodged a protest over a Russian strike that damaged Azerbaijan’s embassy in Kyiv, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said on Nov. 14.

14 November 2025, 06:00 PM

‘They were hunting drones’: Putin admits Russia shot down Azerbaijan Airlines jet

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin admitted that Russia’s air defense system fired two missiles at an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet in December 2024, during a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, the outlet Important Stories reported.

9 October 2025, 03:02 AM

Azerbaijan sends $2 million in energy equipment to Ukraine after Russian strike

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed an order allocating $2 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine, according to an Aug. 11 decree published on his official website.

11 August 2025, 11:58 AM

Azerbaijan eyes ending arms ban on Ukraine

Azerbaijan is considering lifting the arms embargo on Kyiv if Russia continues to take hostile actions against Baku's businesses in Ukraine, Caliber.Az reported on Aug. 10 after a phone conversation between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and his Azerbaijani counterpart Heydar Aliyev.

11 August 2025, 09:58 AM

Azerbaijan preparing to sue Russia over AZAL plane crash

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said the country plans to sue Russia over the crash of an AZAL airline plane, Minval.az reported on July 20.

20 July 2025, 02:53 PM

Zelenskyy calls Azerbaijan’s Aliyev in solidarity after Russia’s crackdown

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on July 1, offering unequivocal support after Russia’s violent crackdown against Azerbaijani nationals.

1 July 2025, 09:39 PM

Azerbaijan and Armenia finalize peace treaty, set to sign deal

Azerbaijan and Armenia have finalized the text of a peace treaty between the two nations, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov announced at the 12th Global Baku Forum, Report news agency reported on March 13.

13 March 2025, 06:55 PM

Azerbaijan gathering evidence for international lawsuit against Russia

Azerbaijan is preparing to file an international lawsuit against Russia over the downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane near Aktau, Kazakhstan, in December 2024, the Azerbaijani state news agency APA reported on Feb. 5.

6 February 2025, 04:39 PM

Azerbaijan’s President calls for accountability after plane crash in Aktau

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev revealed details about an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 crash in Kazakhstan, caused by damage near Grozny and electronic warfare interference, state news agency Azertag reported on Dec. 29.

29 December 2024, 03:12 PM

Azerbaijan self-sufficient in energy, President Aliyev says

Azerbaijan, with proven gas reserves of 2.6 trillion cubic meters and annual exports of 25 billion cubic meters, does not need additional energy sources, President Ilham Aliyev stated, as reported by news agency Interfax-Ukraine on Dec. 18.

18 December 2024, 04:55 PM

Putin visits Azerbaijan in an attempt to distract from invasion of Kursk Oblast

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s visit to Azerbaijan may be an attempt to divert attention from ongoing Ukrainian advances in Kursk Oblast, according to an Aug. 19 report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

20 August 2024, 10:35 AM

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