The HRC called on Azerbaijan to reduce the heat in relations with Russia

Azerbaijan needs to reduce the tension in relations with the Russian side, as well as come to the resumption and development of strategic partnership. This was announced on July 6 by the press service of the Presidential Council for the Development of Civil Society and Human Rights (HRC).

"We are appealing to the Azerbaijani side with a proposal to reduce the heat in bilateral relations and create conditions for a fair investigation of human rights violations against Russian citizens," the Telegram channel said.

The HRC also called on Azerbaijan to assist in the release of Russian journalists from prison. At the same time, they also recalled that Russia and Azerbaijan are fraternal countries that should adhere to partnership and humanity.

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On June 30, Azerbaijani security forces conducted an operation in the office of Sputnik Azerbaijan. At the same time, two Russian journalists were detained in Baku — Igor Kartavykh, the head of the agency's editorial office, and Evgeny Belousov, the editor-in-chief. Later, eight more Russian citizens were detained in the city. On July 2, the Russian Embassy in Baku reported that Russians had received complaints about the use of physical violence, document checks and visits by unknown persons.

On July 2, Zakharova announced that Moscow was calling on Baku to take measures to return the countries' relations to the level of strategic alliance. She added that all issues should be resolved in a partnership manner, using diplomatic channels.