
Russia sentences seven Azerbaijanis over decades-old killings
Five of those sentenced are part of the Safarov family — two other Safarov brothers were killed by Russian police in custody in 2025.

Five of those sentenced are part of the Safarov family — two other Safarov brothers were killed by Russian police in custody in 2025.

The embassy was struck three times, including twice after Azerbaijan handed the Kremlin its exact coordinates to avoid future incidents.

A leaked Kremlin strategy document shows how Russia is recalibrating its diaspora policy, including in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia.

The following day, the Russian side sent a letter to Azerbaijan saying their criminal case connected to the crash is being terminated.

The apparently last-minute cancellation has prompted some to speculate that lingering tensions remain between Russia and Azerbaijan.

Former First Deputy Prime Minister Abbas Abbasov was dismissed from his position in 2006, after which he moved to Russia.

According to prosecutorial oversight, structures linked to Shakhlar Novruzov facilitated the transit of prohibited goods.