Ukraine: Between Azerbaijan and Russia.

22 May 2025

OBCT

Azerbaijan’s absence from the May 9th parade signals tension with Russia, despite stated support for Ukraine’s sovereignty.

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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev skipped the traditional May 9th parade in Moscow, suggesting underlying tension between Azerbaijan and Russia, particularly regarding the war in Ukraine. At the parade, only a fraction of former Soviet republics attended, with notable absences including Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, and Azerbaijan. Despite Russian efforts to ensure Aliyev’s presence, he and his first lady remained in Azerbaijan to commemorate the anniversary of Heydar Aliyev and visit recently reconquered territories. Aliyev repeatedly emphasized Azerbaijan’s victory in the Karabakh war as a legitimate act restoring territorial integrity. Regarding Ukraine, Aliyev stated that Azerbaijan supports Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, while also cautioning that a ceasefire is rarely permanent. Furthermore, Azerbaijan has provided humanitarian aid to Ukraine and has taken action to repatriate its citizens who were illegally taken to fight in the Russian army.

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