Azerbaijan’s ambassador summoned to Russia’s Foreign Ministry

In connection with Baku’s unfriendly actions and the illegal detention of Russian journalists, the Azerbaijani ambassador has been summoned to Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, RIA Novosti writes.

Today, searches were conducted at the Sputnik Azerbaijan office in Baku. Two employees, namely Editor-in-chief Yevgeny Belousov and Director Igor Kartavikh, were arrested.

“Regarding Baku’s unfriendly actions and the illegal detention of Russian journalists, for whom Azerbaijani authorities have not made any demands over the years, the Azerbaijani ambassador has been summoned to the Foreign Ministry,” the agency stated.