Contents tagged with Azerbaijan
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Russia strikes SOCAR oil depot in Odesa for the second time as Azerbaijan weighs supplying arms to Ukraine
During Russia’s overnight strike on Odesa region with Shahed drones on August 18, a facility belonging to Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR — which has an agreement with Ukraine to supply gas — was damaged. It was the second attack on the same oil depot in 10 days.
Azerbaijan’s APA News Agency said it was the second assault on SOCAR’s terminal in Odesa.
Oleh Kiper, head of the Odesa regional military administration, said a fuel-and-energy infrastructure site and a two-story building in the …
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Azerbaijan pledges $2 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine amid Russian attacks on energy infrastructure
Azerbaijan has pledged $2 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine after recent Russian strikes targeted its energy infrastructure. This announcement comes as President Ilham Aliyev issued a decree on Monday, August 11.
The decree emphasizes humanitarian principles and is based on bilateral and multilateral agreements between Baku and Kyiv. The funds, sourced from Azerbaijan's reserve fund, are dedicated to supporting Ukraine's energy sector, which has been heavily impacted by the Russian …
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Russia suspected of sabotaging Azerbaijani oil shipment to Romania
Romanian intelligence suspects Moscow in an act of sabotage against Azerbaijani oil, aimed at undermining Romania's energy supply.
According to a report by G4Media, Russia intentionally contaminated a large shipment of Azerbaijani oil headed to Europe, in what is perceived as an attempt to destabilize the energy networks of NATO ally countries. The attack leveraged a relatively simple method—chlorine contamination.
Reports indicate that oil containing hazardous levels of organic chlorine was …
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Azerbaijan-Russia tensions escalate as Baku accuses Moscow of intentional killing of its citizens
Azerbaijan has leveled grave accusations against Russia, alleging the deliberate murder of its citizens. An autopsy conducted in Baku revealed that the Azerbaijani nationals died due to severe trauma inflicted by multiple blunt force impacts.
In a striking development, Azerbaijan has opened a criminal investigation on counts of "intentional murder" concerning two members of its diaspora in Yekaterinburg, as reported by the General Prosecutor's Office on Tuesday, July 1.
The Azerbaijani …
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Azerbaijan expels Russia Today and closes Russian cultural institutions amid rising tensions with Moscow
The Azerbaijani government has officially expelled the Russian propaganda outlet Sputnik, part of the "Russia Today" media group, from the country, reported the Foreign Ministry representative Ayxan Hacizade, who further noted, that the Ministry will only permit accreditation for one correspondent, who must comply strictly with Azerbaijani law and the intergovernmental agreement of 2001.
The closure of Sputnik’s editorial office in Baku coincided with the cessation of activities at "Russian …
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Ukraine to facilitate Azerbaijani gas transit to EU amid Russian supply halt
Ukraine is forging ahead with plans to facilitate gas transit from Azerbaijan to the EU, contingent on a specific condition.
According to Georgiy Tykhiy, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the gas will be distinctly of Azerbaijani origin, not falsely sourced from another country.
Tykhiy emphasized that the EU has enough potential supply sources aside from Russia. The government is actively exploring possibilities to route Azerbaijani gas through Ukraine to Europe following …
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Azerbaijan plans international legal action against Russia over AZAL plane crash
According to Azerbaijan's state news agency APA, Azerbaijan is "conducting preparatory work" to lodge a lawsuit in an international court against Russia following the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) passenger jet near the Kazakh city of Aktau. The report, released on Thursday, February 6, stated that a body of evidence is being compiled with facts and proofs being gathered.
Azerbaijani authorities expressed outrage that Russian officials, even after the release of a preliminary report …
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Russia's diplomatic blunders: downing of Azerbaijani passenger plane deepens Kremlin's isolation
In a striking example of the Kremlin's unfolding foreign policy, Russia finds itself increasingly surrounded by hostile states, even alienating those who once sought dialogue.
The self-styled "grand" strategy continues to baffle observers, as nations that were once neutral or friendly turn away, driven by its own diplomatic blunders. The latest episode sees a dramatic downturn in relations with Azerbaijan. President Ilham Aliyev, demanding acknowledgment and apologies for a downed Azerbaijani …
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President Aliyev accuses Russia of downing Azerbaijan Airlines plane, demands justice
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev attributed the tragic crash of an Embraer 190 aircraft belonging to Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) to actions by Russian representatives. Aliyev's remarks came amid rising tensions and calls for accountability and justice for the victims involved.
“It is as clear as day that the plane was brought down by electronic warfare measures. Additionally, we know the aircraft was targeted by ground fire,” Aliyev declared during a meeting with the families of the deceased …
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Putin and Aliyev hold urgent talks amid rising tensions over Azerbaijan Airlines crash
In a critical development, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a second call in two days to Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev to discuss the tragic crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet. Following Aliyev's strong statement accusing Russia of obscuring the true cause of the crash on the Baku to Grozny flight, Putin urgently called Aliyev. As reported by the Azerbaijani president's press service, the Kremlin initiated the conversation. The discussion reportedly focused on the ongoing …
