BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 2. On July 2, 2025,
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian
Federation to the Republic of Azerbaijan Mikhail Yevdokimov was
summoned to the Ministry of International Affairs, Pattern experiences.
It was acknowledged that in the course of the assembly with Deputy Minister of
International Affairs of Azerbaijan Araz Azimov, Azerbaijan expressed its
protest over Russia’s unfriendly actions and steps that undermine
bilateral relations between the 2 international locations.
Azerbaijan as soon as once more conveyed its deep concern over the occasions
of June 27, when raids carried out by Russian legislation enforcement on
properties of Azerbaijanis within the metropolis of Yekaterinburg resulted within the
deaths of two Azerbaijani residents and critical accidents to a number of
others as a consequence of illegal conduct. It was famous that the reason
supplied by Russia contradicts each the seen indicators of extreme
violence on the our bodies of the deceased and the forensic findings.
The Azerbaijani facet additionally emphasised that using discriminatory
language in Russian media – together with referring to Azerbaijanis as
an “ethnic felony group” – is unacceptable and displays
manifestations of ethnic intolerance.
Azerbaijan underscored that it expects an intensive and goal
investigation by Russia into the violations dedicated by its legislation
enforcement companies and for these accountable to be held
accountable. It was additionally acknowledged that decoding Azerbaijan’s
place on this matter as interference in Russia’s inner
affairs is unfounded.
The Azerbaijani facet additionally rejected Russia’s objections concerning
current measures taken with respect to the Sputnik Azerbaijan
workplace, stating that each one actions have been carried out in full
compliance with Azerbaijani laws and that an official
investigation is at present underway.
The assertion went on to recall that tensions in bilateral
relations have been rising for the reason that downing of an Azerbaijan
Airways plane in Russian airspace late final 12 months. The failure
to take vital steps in response, makes an attempt to distort the precise
circumstances, and an ongoing disinformation marketing campaign in opposition to
Azerbaijan in Russian media – together with by sure officers and
media representatives – have been described as unacceptable.
Azerbaijan reiterated its expectation that Russia conduct a full
and clear investigation into this tragedy, establish and
prosecute these accountable, and supply compensation to the
victims. It burdened that these steps are important for alleviating the
damaging environment in bilateral relations.
Lastly, it was famous that public statements remodeled the previous
4-5 months by varied Russian political figures and media shops,
which undermine Azerbaijan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity,
and insult the Azerbaijani individuals, have additionally harmed bilateral
ties.
In consequence, the Azerbaijani facet conveyed to the Russian
Ambassador that the aforementioned actions of the Russian
Federation are opposite to the spirit of friendship and mutual
respect and have led to elevated pressure and damaging affect on
bilateral relations.
Russia was urged to take acceptable measures to ease tensions
and restore a constructive environment within the relationship between
the 2 international locations.
