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 Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback. European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |