Russia further isolated as diplomatic relations with Azerbaijan worsen

Tensions between Russia and Azerbaijan have reached a boiling point after two Azerbaijani brothers, Ziyaddin and Huseyn Safarov, died in Russian police custody in June 2025. Azerbaijani autopsies revealed signs of brutal beatings, directly contradicting Russian claims of natural causes. The fallout? Arrests, diplomatic protests, and growing public outrage.
This video dives deep into:
• The deaths that ignited the crisis
• Azerbaijan’s explosive response and investigation
• Russia’s retaliatory actions and media crackdown
• The deeper context of a decaying partnership
• The December 2024 shootdown of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 by Russian missile forces
• Azerbaijan’s growing alliance with Turkey and the West
🛰️ Plus: A look at shifting military dynamics, arms deals, and Russia’s shrinking influence in the South Caucasus.
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