Russian Embassy seeks meeting with detained Armenian in AzerbaijanJuly 28, 2016 - 16:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian embassy in Azerbaijan is making efforts to be allowed to meet with Marat Ueldanov, a Russian citizen of Armenian origin, who was detained in Baku. The embassy issued an official statement concerning the information and reports by media outlets on Ueldanov’s detention. The message says the embassy received a note from the Azerbaijani foreign ministry on June 23. According to the note, representatives of the local State Security Service detained the Russian citizen and placed him into a detention center June 9, 2016. Ueldanov was charged with Article 234.4.3 of the Azerbaijani Criminal Code (illegal purchase or storage of large quantity of drugs with intent to sell), the message said. A few days later Mariana Mirzoyan appealed to the embassy, stating that the detainee is her brother and his real surname is Galustyan. Mirzoyan added that Galustyan was detained on suspicion of espionage, rather than drug trafficking, the message said. The embassy immediately appealed to relevant Azerbaijani agencies with a request to explain and permit the representatives of the consular department to meet with the Russian citizen, the message said. The embassy continues working with the Azerbaijani side to quickly clarify the issue and get permission to meet with the detainee. Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency. Partner news | Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |