Putin Visits Azerbaijan for Bilateral Talks

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev is set to visit Uzbekistan on August 22-23 for high-level talks aimed at enhancing the strategic partnership and cooperation between the two nations, focusing on trade, business contacts, and cultural ties. In related regional developments, Russian President Vladimir Putin recently visited both Chechnya and Azerbaijan, marking his first trip to Chechnya in a decade, where he honored the memory of those lost in past terrorist incidents. During his visit to Azerbaijan, Putin discussed bilateral relations and regional issues with Aliyev, culminating in the signing of several joint documents. Putin emphasized that despite Russia's ongoing focus on the Ukraine conflict, it remains committed to its historical interests in the South Caucasus. Both visits reflect ongoing efforts to maintain stability and foster collaboration in the region amidst geopolitical tensions.