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Ilham Aliyev

Ilham Aliyev
The latest news and top stories on Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan’s leader since 2003. He previously served as Prime Minister and held key roles at SOCAR, the state oil company, where he was instrumental in oil strategy and developing Western ties. He holds a PhD in history.
Aviation accidents

Turkey says 20 troops killed in military plane crash in Georgia

Video showed the aircraft corkscrewing towards the ground and then bursting into flames.

Putin admits Russian missiles downed Azerbaijan jet last year

From colony to kingmaker: Azerbaijan redraws Eurasia’s balance of power

The ex-Soviet republic aims to play a bigger role in the Caucasus and is willing to upset Moscow and Tehran in the process, analysts say.

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