Azerbaijan summons Russian ambassador over media statements it calls provocative
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Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry summoned Russian Ambassador Mikhail Yevdokimov over what it called provocative, insulting and threatening statements about Baku in Russian media. The ministry cited broadcasts on August 7, 9, 13 and 16, including radio Sputnik, YouTube, the "Chastota ponimaniya" program and the Spas TV channel. Baku demanded immediate measures to end the anti-Azerbaijan campaign and said calls for interference and violence are unacceptable.
Key Facts
- Russian Ambassador Mikhail Yevdokimov was summoned to Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry over anti-Azerbaijan statements in Russian media.
- Azerbaijan cited a "Chastota ponimaniya" program broadcast on August 13, 2026.
- Baku also cited an August 7 Sputnik radio broadcast that discussed including Azerbaijan's leadership in Russia's list of terrorists and extremists.
- Offensive materials were published on YouTube on August 9 and on the Spas TV channel on August 16.
- Azerbaijan demanded immediate and effective measures to stop the anti-Azerbaijan campaign and aggressive rhetoric.
The Summons
The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry summoned Russian Ambassador Mikhail Yevdokimov to convey serious concern and a firm protest over statements in Russia's media space. The ministry said the statements were provocative, insulting and threatening toward Azerbaijan, its people and its leadership. The meeting focused on recent rhetoric that Baku described as an anti-Azerbaijan campaign.
Specific Broadcasts
Azerbaijani officials drew particular attention to statements aired on August 13, 2026, within the "Chastota ponimaniya" project. Baku also recalled an August 7 broadcast on Sputnik radio that raised including Azerbaijan's leadership in Russia's list of terrorists and extremists. Offensive and provocative materials were published on YouTube on August 9 and on the Spas television channel on August 16.
Baku's Demands
Azerbaijan told the Russian ambassador that continued rhetoric in an even harsher form, despite repeated warnings, causes deep concern. The Foreign Ministry reiterated a demand for immediate and effective measures to end the anti-Azerbaijan campaign and aggressive rhetoric in Russia's information field. Baku stressed the categorical unacceptability of discussing interference in internal affairs and calls for physical violence.
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Azerbaijan summons Russian ambassador over media statements it calls provocative
