On 28 January 2025, Mikhail Yevdokimov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Azerbaijan, was invited to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During the meeting, it was noted that the publication of articles based on disinformation and broadcasting of coverages targeting Azerbaijan in the Russian media and by some official circles of Russia cause misunderstanding, and that this contradicts the letter and spirit of the Declaration on allied interaction between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation.

It was noted that the results of the preliminary investigation into the tragic crash of the “Azerbaijan Airlines” plane are known, work is being carried out to finalize the investigation, and reminded that Azerbaijan’s expectations from the Russian side regarding the accident had openly been stated.

Regarding the information in a local press about the “Russian House”, it was stated that this is not an official position, that the activities of such organizations on the territory of Azerbaijan are based on the principle of reciprocity and that it is important to conduct them in accordance with the requirements of the legislation.