Azerbaijan Takes Strong Stance Against Kremlin Media Amid Rising Tensions with Russia

The recent detention of seven individuals associated with the Kremlin-funded Sputnik media outlet in Baku marks a decisive moment in the escalating rift between Azerbaijan and Russia. This crackdown follows troubling incidents that expose the dangerous consequences of Russia’s aggressive overreach and disregard for national sovereignty. Since December, tensions have mounted sharply after an Azerbaijani passenger jet was attacked near Grozny, Chechnya—a region deeply tied to Russian security operations. The attack led to the tragic loss of 38 lives out of 67 onboard. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev rightly called out Russian President Vladimir Putin for attempting to "hush up" this...