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Azerbaijan Summons Russian Ambassador Over Controversial Comments

2/7/2026

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Azerbaijan summoned Russian Ambassador Mikhail Yevdokimov on February 6, 2026, to protest remarks by Russian lawmaker Konstantin Zatulin about court rulings involving Armenian citizens.
Azerbaijan condemned Zatulin's comments as violations of its sovereignty and support for separatism.
The Foreign Ministry criticized Zatulin's language regarding Armenian convictions for war crimes during military actions against Azerbaijan.
Baku urged Russia to address Zatulin's actions, claiming they threaten regional peace and bilateral relations.
Azerbaijan affirmed its judicial processes adhere to national and international law, rejecting Zatulin's description of the verdicts as a "sham trial."

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Azerbaijan summoned Russian Ambassador Mikhail Yevdokimov on February 6, 2026, to protest remarks by Russian lawmaker Konstantin Zatulin about court rulings involving Armenian citizens.
Azerbaijan condemned Zatulin's comments as violations of its sovereignty and support for separatism.
The Foreign Ministry criticized Zatulin's language regarding Armenian convictions for war crimes during military actions against Azerbaijan.
Baku urged Russia to address Zatulin's actions, claiming they threaten regional peace and bilateral relations.
Azerbaijan affirmed its judicial processes adhere to national and international law, rejecting Zatulin's description of the verdicts as a "sham trial."