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Azerbaijan Shifts Foreign Policy Amid Russia's Dairy Ban

7/12/2025

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Azerbaijan is boldly navigating a new path in its foreign policy, responding to Russia's dairy product ban with resilience. This ban, a consequence of strained relations following a tragic airline incident, underscores Russia's tactic of using food as a geopolitical tool. In a strategic pivot towards Europe, Azerbaijan is forging dependable partnerships and diminishing its reliance on Moscow.

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Story summary

Azerbaijan is boldly navigating a new path in its foreign policy, responding to Russia's dairy product ban with resilience. This ban, a consequence of strained relations following a tragic airline incident, underscores Russia's tactic of using food as a geopolitical tool. In a strategic pivot towards Europe, Azerbaijan is forging dependable partnerships and diminishing its reliance on Moscow.