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Russian Ambassador summoned to Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry

18 August 2026 13:27 (UTC +04:00)

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mikhail Yevdokimov, was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry told APA.

During the meeting, the serious concern and firm protest of the Azerbaijani side regarding the provocative, insulting and threatening statements made in the media and information space of the Russian Federation in recent times against the Azerbaijani state, people and the leadership of the country were brought to the attention of the Russian side.

In particular, attention was drawn to the statements made against our country and the leadership of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the program broadcast on 13 August 2026 within the framework of the “Chistota Ponimaniya” project.

In addition, the program broadcast on “Sputnik” radio on 7 August, the absurd claims made regarding the inclusion of the Azerbaijani leadership in “Russia’s list of terrorists and extremists”, the provocative views expressed again on the “Spas” TV channel on 16 August against the Azerbaijani leadership were reminded.

It was emphasized that discussing the possibilities of interference in the internal political processes of the Azerbaijan and making calls for physical violence against Azerbaijani nation and Azerbaijan’s leadership are unacceptable.

It was stated that despite the repeated calls by the Azerbaijani side to counter the aforementioned activities and the fact that the issue has been discussed at various political levels, the continuation of similar rhetoric in a harsher form is a cause for serious concern.

"During the meeting, our expectation to take urgent and effective measures to end the provocations, threats, and violent rhetoric against Azerbaijan in the information and media space was once again conveyed to the Russian side," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

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