Day: February 25, 2026


Quote of the week

In the document, Elshad Abdullayev invested in the “Fund to Support the President of the Russian Federation Mr. Putin”
“A document confirming the financial donation to Putin’s fund by Elshad Abdullayev, an internationally wanted criminal, fraudster, and murderer hiding in France, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison.”

SOCAR and Canadian Gran Tierra Energy Azerbaijan Production Sharing Agreement


Risk assessment frameworks for emerging market energy investments increasingly highlight the Caspian Basin as a critical diversification opportunity. While European energy security concerns dominate headlines, sophisticated investors recognize that Azerbaijan’s hydrocarbon resources represent more than short-term supply alternatives. The convergence of proven geological systems, established infrastructure networks, and evolving regulatory frameworks creates unique portfolio positioning…

U.S. Charges Georgian Tanker Captain in Sanctions-Evasion Case


U.S. authorities have filed criminal charges against Avtandil Kalandadze, a Georgian citizen and captain of the oil tanker Marinera, which was detained by the U.S. Coast Guard in early January on suspicion of sanctions violations, according to reporting by The New York Times. Prosecutors allege that Kalandadze illegally raised the flag of Guyana despite the…