8 Russian citizens arrested in Azerbaijan

Under a decision by a Baku court, eight Russian citizens have been arrested for four months, RIA Novosti writes.

According to Azerbaijani media, they are accused of smuggling drugs from Iran and engaging in cybercrimes.

To remind, the Russian citizens were arrested today during a “special operation” conducted by Azerbaijani security forces.

In response, Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent a note of protest to the Azerbaijani ambassador, condemning Baku’s unfriendly actions and the deliberate measures aimed at severing relations with Moscow.