Ilham Aliyev receives Dmitry Kiselev
On Tuesday Ilham Aliyev received the General Director of news agency "Russia Today" Dmitry Kiselev. Kiselev appreciated the conditions created for the activity of the structure in Azerbaijan led by him. He also praised the facilities provided for operating of the Russian media and educational institutions in Azerbaijan.
The sides exchanged views on various aspects of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Russia in the field of press and information, stressed the need to expand and intensify relations in this field.
Kiselyov is one of the main mouthpieces of the Kremlin to justify aggression against Ukraine. For this reason, the West has applied against him and dozens of other Russians sanctions, prohibiting entry into Europe and USA.-02D-
Politics
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Moldova has decided to unilaterally terminate the Moldovan-Russian agreement from 1998 on the creation and operation of cultural centers.
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On February 13, the Appeal Court did not satisfy the defense's appeal against the decision of the Khatai Court regarding the arrest of journalist Shahnaz Beylargizi. According to the lawyer, the journalist herself did not participate in the trial due to poor health. The defense intends to submit a petition to replace the arrest with house arrest.
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Azerbaijan will limit 'Sputnik Azerbaijan' and 'BBC News Azərbaycanca' editorial offices. This was reported by the country's pro-government media on 13 February, citing an informed source.
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