In 2025, Russia has tightened legislation in the field of migration policy. One of the innovations is the reduction of the period of visa-free stay of foreigners from 180 to 90 days.
Since 5 February, the procedure for deportation of illegal migrants has been simplified. Among those deported there are already citizens of Azerbaijan.
Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Labour and Social Policy of Milli Majlis Elshad Musayev told Turan correspondent that Russia's steps in relation to migration have both ‘economic and political nature’.
‘When they are dissatisfied with something, they immediately tighten migrant-related laws. But when they need to, they turn a blind eye to the existing laws,’ the MP said.
In his opinion, Russia uses the migrant issue as a tool to put pressure on the CIS countries.
‘They want to influence and put pressure on countries through migrants. Azerbaijanis live in Russia, but most of them have Russian citizenship. As for migrants-citizens of Azerbaijan, ‘if they want to return, the Azerbaijani state will create conditions for them’,’ the MP believes.
Politics
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By the order of the head of state, Rufat Mahmud has been appointed the new head of the historical and architectural reserve "Icheri Sheher" – the historic center of Baku.
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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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On February 13, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov left for Germany on a working visit to participate in the 61st Munich Security Conference.
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