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Azerbaijan's Aliyev Snubs Moscow Parade Amid Rising Tensions

5/10/2025

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Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev made a bold move by skipping the Moscow Victory Day parade on May 9, choosing instead to visit newly reclaimed territories. This snub reflects deepening tensions with Russia, fueled by unresolved issues like the refusal to acknowledge responsibility for a tragic civilian jet shoot-down, complicating their already fragile economic relationship.

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Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev made a bold move by skipping the Moscow Victory Day parade on May 9, choosing instead to visit newly reclaimed territories. This snub reflects deepening tensions with Russia, fueled by unresolved issues like the refusal to acknowledge responsibility for a tragic civilian jet shoot-down, complicating their already fragile economic relationship.