Press Review 28-29.09.14

Official newspapers, illuminating visit to Baku of the notorious LDPR leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky, write about the development of Azerbaijani-Russian relations

Azadlig

Tensions between official Baku and West strengthened the position of the pro-Russian forces in the leadership of Azerbaijan.

Opposition politicians regard the invitation of Zhirinovsky to Baku as "the collapse of domestic and foreign policy" of Azerbaijan.

Performance of Russia against the sector division of the Caspian Sea is an indicator of ambition of the Russian Federation to the complete domination on the sea.

Experts believe that official Baku can also apply restrictions on the social networks, as well as Russia.

After sharp criticism from Obama on the suppression of civil society, Baku started an attack on "the West and the local Democrats."

Opposition forces are preparing to protest against the continuation of threats of reprisals against the journalist Khadija Ismayilova.

The candidate for the post of Musavat chairman Gubad Ibadoglu casts doubt on the election results. In his view, the results of the counting of votes were honest, but in preparation for the Congress delegates faced an impact in order to vote in favor of another candidate.

Yeni Musavat believes that the forthcoming visit of Assistant Secretary of State Thomas Melia to Baku, which a year ago was refused the invitation, will be a test for the US-Azerbaijani relations.

HRD Vidadi Iskenderli argues that the reason for the suicide of the Geychay community leader Mahmoud Shihmamedov was extortion of a large bribe from him. -0