Baku moves to close Russian cultural centre as diplomatic tensions rise
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Azerbaijan orders closure of Russian cultural center amid plane crash dispute - Türkiye Today
Azerbaijan intensified its diplomatic standoff with Moscow on Thursday, ordering the closure of a Russian cultural center in Baku amid ongoing tensions over a fatal plane crash that killed 38 people in December. The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ayhan Hajizade announced that authorities had sent a diplomatic note to Russia demanding the shutdown of the Russian House cultural center, citing legal violations. The facility, operated by …
Azerbaijani media explain this decision as “protection of national interests”.
Azerbaijan officially announced the termination of the activities of the Information and Cultural Center “Russian House” in Baku, which is the representative office of the “Russian Cooperation” and works to promote Russian culture and language.
Azerbaijan suspended the activities of the agency “Roscooperation” on its territoryAzerbaijan suspended the activities of the representative office of “Russian cooperation” due to violation of legislation and lack of registration.
Azerbaijani authorities have shut down a Russian cultural center in Baku, the Azerbaijani Foreign Affairs Ministry announced on Thursday, as relations with Moscow suffer amid allegations that Russian defense systems...
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