Police in Baku conducted raids on the offices of the state-funded news agency Sputnik, signaling heightened tensions between Azerbaijan and Russia. This development arises after the deaths of two ethnic Azerbaijanis during police raids in Yekaterinburg. Azeri authorities claimed Sputnik's operations in the country were illegal due to revoked accreditation and reported arrests during the operation. The Russian government condemned these actions as unfriendly while Azerbaijan's culture ministry canceled all Russian cultural events, illustrating deepening conflicts in bilateral relations.
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Internal Affairs stated that Sputnik operated through "illegal financing," prompting police raids amidst escalating tensions following the deaths of two ethnic Azerbaijanis.
Russian authorities described the actions against Sputnik as "unfriendly acts by Baku" and illegal arrests, indicative of ongoing strains in Azerbaijan-Russia relations.
Recent tensions between Azerbaijan and Russia have intensified, particularly following the deaths of ethnic Azerbaijanis during police operations in Yekaterinburg, catalyzing a diplomatic standoff.
Amid rising hostilities, Azerbaijan responded to Moscow's actions by cancelling all Russian cultural events, reflecting the deteriorating relationship between the two countries.
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