Azerbaijan–Russia Relations
Aliyev signs cargo cooperation deal with Russia despite heightened tensions
The deal had been initially signed by the respective heads of transportation departments from each country in December.
Azerbaijan–Russia Relations
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Azerbaijan
Russian MP declared ‘persona non grata’ by Azerbaijan as relations continue to deteriorate
Nikolai Valuev was banned from entering Azerbaijan after making ‘offensive statements' about the country.
Azerbaijan
Russia reportedly summons Azerbaijani ambassador as bilateral relations continue to sour
The Russian Foreign Ministry officially stated that they ‘invited’ the Azerbaijani ambassador to Russia, Rahman Mustafayev, to the ministry.
Azerbaijan Airlines Crash
Deadly Azerbaijan Airlines crash sheds light on twin crises of migrant labour, border closure
The majority of victims were Azerbaijani citizens going to Russia for work.
Azerbaijan Airlines Crash
Aliyev calls on Russia to admit guilt for AZAL plane crash and pay compensation
Two days after the plane crash, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev openly accused Russia of bringing down the Baku-Grozny flight.
Azerbaijan Airlines Crash
Azerbaijani MP says ‘Russian side must apologise’ for plane crash
MP Rasim Musabayov broke the government’s public silence, blaming Russia and calling for reparations.
Armenia
Azerbaijani ‘NGOs’ accuse Armenia of aiding Russia in evading sanctions
A group of pro-government Azerbaijani NGOs have drafted a statement accusing Armenia of assisting Russia in evading Western sanctions, despite trade between Azerbaijan and Russia also steadily growing since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. On 17 September, 10 Azerbaijani NGOs published the open letter addressing officials responsible for imposing and implementing sanctions against Russia in the US and EU. They cited a ‘sharp increase’ in trade between Armenia and Russia since the beginning
