Russia and Azerbaijan

13 Mar. 9:45

Russian humanitarian aid sent from Azerbaijan to Iran

The humanitarian aid delivered to Azerbaijan yesterday by a Russian Emergencies Ministry plane was dispatched to Iran. The trucks passed through the Astara border crossing.

12 Mar. 17:25

Russian humanitarian aid for Iran arrives in Azerbaijan

A Russian Emergencies Ministry plane carrying humanitarian aid for Iran has reached Lankaran, Azerbaijan. The valuable cargo is now being transported to the border.

11 Mar. 13:00

Vladimir Putin makes phone call to Ilham Aliyev over Iran war

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev today, thanking the Azerbaijani leader for his effective assistance in organizing the evacuation of Russian citizens from Iran.

7 Mar. 16:00

Nearly 300 Russians evacuated from Iran to Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan has evacuated 282 Russian citizens from Iran amid the escalating situation in the Middle East, the State Border Service of Azerbaijan reported.

6 Mar. 10:50

262 Russians left Iran via Azerbaijani border

Since Saturday, 262 Russian citizens have been evacuated from Iran through Azerbaijan. In total, nearly 1,500 individuals have crossed the Azerbaijani border from Iran during this period.

4 Mar. 15:00

Russia expresses gratitude to Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Turkmenistan for evacuation assistance - Zakharova

The Russian Foreign Ministry has thanked Baku, Yerevan, and Ashgabat for their assistance in evacuating Russian citizens from Iran. On March 3, 117 Russian nationals were evacuated to Azerbaijan.

3 Mar. 15:00

Moscow grateful to Baku for evacuation of Russians from Iran - Mishustin

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin held a phone conversation today with Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov to discuss current issues in Russia-Azerbaijan trade and economic cooperation, the Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers reported.

3 Mar. 13:00

Over 25 countries apply to Baku to evacuate citizens from Iran

More than 25 countries have applied to evacuate their citizens from Iran via Azerbaijan, head of the Press Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Aykhan Hajizada said.

2 Mar. 18:45

Ilham Aliyev receives Alexei Overchuk in Baku

During his visit to Baku, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk held discussions with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. The two officials addressed a variety of topics concerning bilateral collaboration and regional developments.

25 Feb. 22:45

Iran to increase freight traffic in corridors with Azerbaijan and Russia

The President of Iran has expressed his plans to enhance freight transportation via rail and road through Azerbaijan and Russia.

25 Feb. 21:25

Russia and Azerbaijan discuss defense cooperation in Baku

During a visit to Azerbaijan, Deputy Head of the Russian Aerospace Forces Yuri Grekhov engaged in discussions regarding the enhancement of military cooperation between Moscow and Baku. Additionally, the Russian delegation participated in a seminar hosted by the National Defense University.

16 Feb. 21:25

Parties discuss electricity imports from Russia to Iran via Azerbaijan

According to Iranian officials, trilateral consultations are under way involving Moscow, Baku and Tehran regarding potential Russian electricity exports to Iran transiting through Azerbaijani territory.

12 Feb. 22:40

Moscow and Baku align positions on bilateral agenda

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin and Azerbaijani Ambassador to Moscow Rahman Mustafayev convened for consultations, reaffirming mutual commitment to advancing Russian-Azerbaijani relations and reviewing upcoming political contacts.

11 Feb. 19:30

Russian Railways launches regular grain shipments from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan

Regular grain shipments from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan have been launched, Russian Railways has announced. The route was introduced after transit restrictions were lifted, and plans are underway to expand it.

11 Feb. 14:40

Kremlin announces beneficial cooperation with Azerbaijan and Armenia

Russia has deep mutually-beneficial ties with Azerbaijan and Armenia, which cover all possible areas, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, commenting on the U.S. Vice President's visit to Baku and the intention of the three countries to engage in the implementation of large-scale joint projects.