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Ukraine Inks Deal with Azerbaijan
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Ukraine signed an agreement with Baku to import Azerbaijani gas through the Transbalkan route for the first time. This deal marks a significant step towards securing Ukraine’s energy needs amid the ongoing conflict. Sergii...
Kremlin states Azerbaijan, Russia have gotten into ‘difficult period’ in two-sided relations
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin acknowledged on Monday that Russia and Azerbaijan are currently experiencing a “difficult period” in their bilateral relations, following Azerbaijan’s recent announcement that it will seek international legal action over a...
Kremlin reacts to potential lawsuit from Azerbaijan over lethal air crash
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Monday that Azerbaijan has the right to pursue legal action against Russia following the deadly 2024 air crash involving Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243. The plane was damaged over Russian...
Azerbaijan Seeks Legal Action Against Russia
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Azerbaijan holds the right to pursue legal proceedings against Russia regarding a fatal aviation incident in 2024, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. His remarks came shortly after President Ilham Aliyev indicated that legal...
Kremlin reacts to Azerbaijan’s stance on Ukraine war
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has acknowledged its disagreement with Azerbaijan’s stance on the Ukraine conflict but expressed hope that this difference will not derail efforts to restore strained bilateral relations. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on...
Azerbaijan, Russia Enter “Difficult Period” in Relations
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin announced on Monday that Azerbaijan and Russia are currently experiencing a “difficult period” in their bilateral relations. “At times, challenging phases emerge in the relationship between two nations. We are presently going...
Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, made a phone call to Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
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July 24, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, July 24 - 24 July 2025, 11:20 On July 24, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, made a phone call to Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The head of state congratulated Shavkat Mirziyoyev on...
Russia Aims to Fix Ties with Azerbaijan
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia does not share Azerbaijan’s position on the Ukraine conflict, yet the Kremlin remains optimistic that this disagreement will not impede efforts to mend strained relations, Kremlin representative Dmitry Peskov stated on Tuesday. He...
Kremlin disagrees with Azerbaijan over Ukrainian war
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July 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has expressed disagreement with Azerbaijan’s view on the Ukraine conflict but remains hopeful that this difference will not obstruct efforts to mend relations, which have recently faced strain. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov...
Russia, Azerbaijan Relations Enter Strained Phase: Kremlin
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia acknowledged on Monday that its diplomatic relationship with Azerbaijan has entered a strained phase, marking a rare admission of deteriorating ties between the two nations. “Sometimes, it happens that difficult periods occur in...
Kremlin recognizes Russia-Azerbaijan tension
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin acknowledged on Monday that ties between Russia and Azerbaijan have entered a “difficult period,” as Azerbaijan announced plans to pursue international legal action regarding a deadly plane crash involving Azerbaijan Airlines...
Azerbaijan claims Russian regulation enforcement of murdering inmates
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Azerbaijan has accused Russian law enforcement of fatally beating two detainees following a raid on an alleged Azerbaijani criminal gang, escalating tensions between the two nations. Baku’s Prosecutor General’s Office announced on Tuesday...
Baku, Yerevan Confirm Bilateral Negotiations Key to Normalize Relations
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Baku and Yerevan reiterated that direct bilateral negotiations remain the “most efficient” way forward in their ongoing efforts to normalize relations. This development followed high-level discussions between Azerbaijani...
Azerbaijan’s SOCAR, Syria Seal Gas Agreement
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Azerbaijan’s state oil giant SOCAR has formalized an agreement with the Syrian government to supply natural gas to Syria, marking a significant step in Damascus' push for energy stability, media reported. The memorandum of understanding...
Azerbaijan, UAE Forge Economic Cooperation in Abu Dhabi Talks
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev held a key meeting on Wednesday with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, culminating in the signing of a broad economic partnership agreement and discussions...
President of Azerbaijan and Chairman of Turkmenistan’s Halk Maslahaty visited Yukhari Govhar Agha Mosque in Shusha
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July 17, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, July 17 - On July 17, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty …
President of Azerbaijan and Chairman of Turkmenistan’s Halk Maslahaty review construction progress at New Shusha Mosque
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July 17, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, July 17 - On July 17, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty …
Moscow claims Baku blocking consular access to imprisoned Russians
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Azerbaijan has refused Russian diplomats access to the Russian citizens recently arrested in Baku, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. At least ten Russian nationals, including two senior journalists from...
Moscow reacts to detention of Russian reporter in Azerbaijan
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin is pushing for the swift release of three Russian journalists detained in Azerbaijan, according to spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The arrests occurred during a police raid on the Sputnik Azerbaijan office in Baku earlier this week....
Russia indorses values amid Azerbaijan rift
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia values maintaining friendly ties with Azerbaijan, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova emphasized while addressing the current diplomatic rift between Moscow and Baku. Her remarks came after a Baku court ordered the...