Ex-CIA officer John Kiriakou says V.P. J.D. Vance’s visit to Azerbaijan & Armenia strengthens U.S. influence in the #SouthCaucasus, counters Russia & Iran, and highlights key economic, energy, and transport projects, including the Zangezur Corridor. https://t.co/g2Er3G5D0A pic.twitter.com/08YCeoJO8B
— The Caspian Post (@thecaspianpost) February 16, 2026
Month: February 2026
North Korea said Monday it completed a new housing district in Pyongyang for families of North Korean soldiers killed while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.
India is hosting a major AI summit in New Delhi this week, as it pushes to shape global rules and show its own AI ambitions.
Ukraine’s ex-energy minister detained trying to flee Ukraine azernews.az/region/254477.ht…
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Feb 16, 2026
Current News: Articles and Tweets: #Ukraine war latest: Ukraine destroys half of #Russia‘s ‘key’ #Pantsir air defense systems, security service says currentnewschannels.blogspot…
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Feb 16, 2026
#Ukraine war latest: Ukraine destroys half of #Russia‘s ‘key’ #Pantsir air defense systems, security service says kyivindependent.com/ukraine-…
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Feb 16, 2026
#SouthCaucasus #Armenia #Azerbaijan
x.com/KonulikShahin/status/2…Könül Şahin 𓃠 (@KonulikShahin)Armenia’s Prosecutor’s Office has initiated criminal proceedings against Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II.Garegin II has been banned from leaving Armenia.— https://x.com/KonulikShahin/status/2022899027084452170
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Feb 16, 2026