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Talysh activist and Russian citizen Kamal Isayev was detained in Turkey and moved to Azerbaijan by the DTX. Read the report on his disappearance, the citizenship dispute, and the crackdown on Talysh rights advocates.

Moldova's Parliament advances a plan to close the Russian House (Center for Science and Culture) in Chișinău, citing propaganda and security threats. Pro-European parties voted overwhelmingly for the measure, which Russia calls "erroneous." Final vote expected soon.

Russian opposition leader Leonid Gozman was sentenced in absentia to 10 years in a penal colony for "military fakes" and "justification of terrorism" over an interview with the German press. Gozman, a "foreign agent," faces a massive crackdown on dissent.

Azerbaijan strongly protests Russia after an Iskander-type missile strike severely damaged its Embassy in Kyiv on Nov 14. Baku demanded a full investigation and explanation, highlighting that this is one of several repeated attacks against Azerbaijani diplomatic missions and SOCAR assets in Ukraine since 2022.

Chechen mother Larisa Arsanukaeva was murdered by her ex-husband in Nice, France, despite prior abuse reports. This horrific tragedy, witnessed by her child, exposed systemic failures and ignited a powerful movement within the Chechen diaspora. Hundreds rallied against domestic violence and community silence.

Armenia plans to import Russian goods (incl. grain) by rail through Azerbaijan, restarting a route closed since the 90s. This landmark transit, following the removal of Azeri restrictions, is key to boosting regional economic ties, EAEU market access, and strengthening peace between Yerevan and Baku. Applications are open.

UN experts warn of a "total escalation" in Russian repression, citing new laws targeting dissent and lawyers. They demand urgent international support for civil society and activists.

Discover the details of the Russian warship 'Rasul Gamzatov's' visit to Baku. The description covers the visit's program, including cooperation between border services and cultural events. It also touches on the political tensions between Russia and Azerbaijan that serve as the backdrop for this event.

Russia is set to overhaul its migrant labour laws, abolishing the current patent system in favour of a new rotational work model. A law to this effect is expected to be passed in the autumn, according to State Duma faction leader Sergey Mironov. The new system will operate on a "came - worked - left" basis, significantly altering the conditions for foreign workers in the country.

Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, has claimed that her husband was murdered in prison by poisoning. The accusation is supported by the findings of two independent foreign laboratories that analysed biological samples smuggled out of Russia, she said. Meanwhile, fellow opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza suggests the reason these findings have not been made public is due to "agreements" between Western and Russian intelligence services.

As Ukrainian forces struggled to hold their positions in Russia's Kursk region earlier this year, a newly formed and little-known elite drone unit played a decisive role in shifting the battlefield dynamics. Known as 'Rubikon', this unit has become Russia's premier technological force, creating significant problems for Ukraine along the 1,100-kilometre front line.

The Insider investigation reveals how Russia's multi-million dollar "soft power" campaign in Azerbaijan and other post-Soviet states failed. Learn about the Kremlin's strategic missteps, misused funds, and the ultimate abolishment of the department responsible for these efforts. This article details the reasons behind the failure and a new department's formation under Sergei Kiriyenko.

Russian drones attacked Poland. Learn about the strike, the Polish government's response, airport closures, and the diplomatic fallout. Get the details on this unprecedented act of aggression.

Azerbaijani citizen arrested in Russia for alleged terrorist attacks.

Discover why Russia and India reportedly blocked Azerbaijan's admission to the SCO. Explore the political dynamics and how this move may affect relations with China.

Official Baku's rebuttal to the Russian Foreign Ministry regarding the AZAL plane crash compensation. The article covers the dispute over insurance payouts versus state-level compensation, the arrest of Russian citizens, and the overall tension in bilateral relations.

Peace talks stall amid escalating tensions in Ukraine and strengthening ties between Russia and North Korea. This news article analyzes the geopolitical situation, military cooperation, and faltering diplomatic efforts.

Read the latest news on Aliyev and Putin's meeting in Beijing. Get details on their non-substantive talks at the SCO summit and WWII anniversary events. Stay updated on Azerbaijan-Russia relations.

Tensions between Russia and Azerbaijan worsen as a Russian ideologue calls for the assimilation of Azerbaijanis and military service. This sparks a diplomatic row and a "massive information campaign," highlighting a volatile period in bilateral relations.

Milli Majlis accuses Russia of a large-scale anti-Azerbaijani propaganda campaign. The statement links it to a presidential interview and distorted Zangezur corridor information.