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- 09 February 2026
09 February 2026
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Editor's note: Abdul Hamid Hamid Al-Kba is a writer and researcher on Central Asian affairs. The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of News.Az.
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India is intensifying efforts to diversify its energy imports as demand for cleaner fuels continues to rise. Pandiyan Goa, head of the LPG division at Bharat Petroleum, has confirmed that India is interested in purchasing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from SOCAR. According to him, the Indian state-owned refiner is already holding talks with its Azerbaijani counterpart on potential LNG cooperation.
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Ukraine’s front line remains tense but largely static, with the heaviest fighting concentrated in the Pokrovsk–Myrnohrad area and parts of the Zaporizhzhia region. Russian forces continue to carry out localized assaults and raids but have failed to achieve any operational or strategic breakthroughs, while sustaining heavy losses. Ukraine maintains a defensive posture aimed at wearing down the enemy, relying heavily on drones and long-range strikes amid ongoing concerns over air defense shortages and political constraints on Western assistance. The News.Az analytical portal interviewed Ukrainian military expert Aleksandr Kovalenko to clarify the latest developments along the front line.
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US–Iran talks remain cautiously active, with both sides signaling readiness to continue dialogue despite deep disagreements over Iran’s nuclear program. Recent contacts suggest that limited, phased compromises may be possible, particularly on enrichment levels, if sanctions relief follows. While rhetoric remains tense and regional risks persist, Washington and Tehran appear focused on avoiding military escalation, favoring negotiations and managed pressure over confrontation, at least in the near term.
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