Diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Russia deteriorate. In recent months, the atmosphere is warm and Kremlin propagandists resort to threats and ultimatums.
According to the half -lithuanian this is what Russia always does before the invasion. In statements in his Telegram account, the Kremlin spokesman, Sergei Mardandeclared that Baku, “has always been a Russian city.”
In this way, he hinted a possible punitive operation against that country. “Russia kindly allowed the son of a former member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the PCUS (Communist Party of the Soviet Union) defeating the disarmed Nagorno Karabaj. But now they do not appreciate the grace that is granted without bayonet“He said.
The Kremlin messenger pointed to “the security of maritime transport and oil production in the Caspian Sea”, in addition to “taxes for the two million Azerbaijanos” who work in Russia. These statements are perceived as an attempt to exert economic and political pressure.
According to the disseminated information, meanwhile, Azerbaijan state television showed videos of the Russian Army recruiting migrants to fight in Ukraine. Journalists claim that the families of these recruits are threatened: people are beaten and intimidated and do not receive compensation.
In statements collected by the environment, the military expert Oleksandr Kovalenko Share your position on social network X (formerly Twitter). “At this point I would not be surprised that one day the Russian propagandists began to call Beijing and Tokyo Russian cities … like Baku and Odessa,” he says.
“Every time Russia sees an independent policy of another state that does not suit him, Immediately begins to call the cities of that state Russiansand also to look for reasons to protect the Russian population, “he says.
According to the publication, the country is demonstrating its determination to defend its independence and continue the approach with Türkiye and the West. “The Kremlin, judging by the rhetoric of propagandists, falls more and more in hysteria when their neighbors refuse to give their blackmail,” he concludes.
