
Russia ‘discovers agricultural pest’ in Azerbaijani fruits amidst tensions with Baku
Russia destroyed 18 tonnes of nectarines and peach products of Azerbaijan.
Russia destroyed 18 tonnes of nectarines and peach products of Azerbaijan.
The very public falling out between Baku and Moscow was arguably the most significant break in bilateral relations since they were first established.
The move comes amidst a breakdown in relations between Russia and Azerbaijan.
Without explicitly addressing the accusations, Armenia said such reports were ‘fabricated’.
Russian media also has been spreading claims that Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s son Heydar Aliyev Jr. owes taxes in Russia.
Russian bloggers have accused Baku of arresting Russian nationals as revenge for the deaths of two Azerbaijanis in police custody in Yekaterinburg.
The last 24 hours have seen a widening of the conflict between Azerbaijan and Russia, with arrests in both countries.