Kremlin propagandist indirectly threatens war against Azerbaijan

Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov has declared a serious threat to Russia's interests in the South Caucasus, directly linking the situation to the possibility of a new "special operation." He fears the strengthening of NATO's influence in the region, especially in the Caspian.

Solovyov stressed the need to "respect Russia's interests" amid rumors about the possible deployment of a Turkish military base in Azerbaijan, despite denials from President Ilham Aliyev.

"What is happening in the South Caucasus is a very big problem, and the Caspian may soon find itself in a situation where NATO bases may appear there. This is so dangerous that, if we consider geopolitical positions, it may lead to such consequences that this may not be the last SVO of our generation. Therefore, here we must use all possible, all available diplomatic methods to convey to all participants that Russia's interests must be respected," Solovyov said on instructions from the Kremlin.

Today, Azerbaijani political scientist Elkhan Shahinoglu, in an interview with a local publication, commenting on the strikes by Russian drones on the oil depot of the Azerbaijani company SOCAR in the Odessa region of Ukraine, noted: "This actually means that Azerbaijan is becoming a target. Consequently, official Baku is forced to think about taking adequate measures. In such a situation, it is appropriate to state that Azerbaijan may lift the embargo on arms sales to Ukraine."

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