Trial of Soviet Propagandists Begins in Azerbaijan

A trial has begun in Baku for four individuals: Ibrahim Asadli, Abdullah Ibrahimli, Elchin Bayramli, and Mehman Zeynalov. They are accused of planning to hold a march with Soviet symbols.

According to investigators, in November 2025, the detainees, acting as a group and with foreign funding, rented an office to hold meetings and promote communist ideology. Soviet flags, radical literature, and electronic media found in their possession served as grounds for charges under Article 233 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan (disturbing public order). The next court hearing will be held on April 6.

Последние новости
Chechen Activists Protest Against Movlaev’s Extradition in Paris
Human rights
Chechen Activists Protest Against Movlaev’s Extradition in Paris
6 October 2026

Chechen activists Abubakar Yangulbaev and Said Dzhumaev joined a rally in support of Mansur Movlaev and Yulia Emelyanova, held as part of the "Russie-Libertés" forum in Paris. Forum participants spoke out against their potential extradition from Kazakhstan to Russia.

Politics
"Strong Armenia" Accuses Authorities of Inaction Following Infiltration by Azerbaijani Soldier
6 October 2026

Armenian authorities may be preparing to extradite the Azerbaijani serviceman who infiltrated the country and ended up inside an Armenian family's home. Narek Karapetyan, head of the "Strong Armenia" parliamentary faction, stated this on October 6.

Drones attack southern Russia; dozens of flights delayed at Kuban airports
Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
Drones attack southern Russia; dozens of flights delayed at Kuban airports
6 October 2026

Overnight into October 6, southern Russia was once again targeted by Ukrainian drones. Specifically, the Rostov region, Krasnodar Krai, and Stavropol Krai came under attack. There have been no reports of casualties or damage.

Aliyev stated that Azerbaijan must be
Politics
Aliyev stated that Azerbaijan must be "ten times stronger" than Armenia and recalled a "stab in the back"
5 October 2026

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stated that the country must be "ten times stronger" than Armenia "every day," explaining this by the need to maintain military superiority even after the initialing of a peace agreement between the two countries. He outlined his position on October 2 at the 8th Congress of the ruling New Azerbaijan Party in Baku.