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22 August 2025
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Russia-Azerbaijan Relations in Freefall with No End in Sight
21 August 2025
Tensions between Azerbaijan and Russia have been on an escalatory track since the crash of the Azerbaijani Airlines commercial airplane in December 2024. In the past, similar disputes were usually resolved quickly, leaving little lasting impact. This time, however, the crisis is far more complex and shows no signs of de-escalation. On the contrary, almost every month since the crash has marked new record lows in Baku–Moscow relations and appears likely to have a lasting impact on future bilateral ties. The situation has become so intricate and unpredictable that further deterioration cannot be ruled out.
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Putin and Aliyev hold talks in Sochi
2 September 2018
Russia has sold more than USD 5 billion worth of military equipment to Azerbaijan, it was announced, but President Putin insisted that his country "will continue to provide every possible assistance to the peaceful settlement of [the Nagorno-Karabakh] conflict".
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Gunman opens fire on police officers in Daghestan
30 August 2018
"Two officers were injured in the incident that took place in the village of Toturbiykala in the Khasavyurt district. Police officers noticed a suspicious man and tried to check his identity. After that, the gunman opened fire at the officers and fled", a police source said
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Poroshenko said Ukraine ready to terminate treaty of friendship with Russia
29 August 2018
The president told a meeting of his country's diplomats that Ukraine will not put up with Russian encroachment on Ukrainian interests in the Sea of Azov.
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Putin meets with leaders of Abkhazia and South Ossetia on 10th anniversary of recognition
27 August 2018
The Kremlin has re-affirmed its support for its two protectorates, despite the lack of international recognition of their independence
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Muslims celebrate the "feast of the sacrifice"
21 August 2018
Throughout the Muslim world. including in Eurasian and Caucasus countries, Muslims on Tuesday celebrated Eid al Adha, or as it is better known in the Turkic world, Qurban Bayram.
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Militants attack police post in Grozny
21 August 2018
One policeman and two teenage militants were killed in two related incidents on Monday in the Chechen capital
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Merkel holds talks with Putin on global and bilateral issues
19 August 2018
Earlier in the day Putin made a shorty private visit to Austria, where he attended the wedding of the Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneisl, and held what was described by the Kremlin as "a brief conversation" with the Austrian Chancellor, Sebastian Kurz.
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Thousands rally in Yerevan in support of Pashinyan
18 August 2018
Addressing Armenia's foreign policy Nikol Pashinyan said he wanted a qualitative improvement in the relations with Russia and to improve relations with the EU. To those who are saying Armenia is going to the west, Pashinyan said, "Armenia is going nowhere. It is just standing on its feet"
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Is Azerbaijan considering joining the CSTO?
16 August 2018
Senior Azerbaijani MP Ali Husseynli told haqqin.az "in the new geopolitical conditions it is possible to consider Azerbaijan's participation in the CSTO", dismissing any concerns that Russia may pose a threat to Azerbaijan's sovereignty, and suggesting the country may start by joining the military alliance as an observer