Kathrine Frich
He singled out Azerbaijan, noting its close ties to NATO member Turkey
He singled out Azerbaijan, noting its close ties to NATO member Turkey
Kremlin’s Harsh Words for Baku
Russian state propaganda has turned up its aggression toward Azerbaijan.
The trigger is reports that Baku may end its moratorium on supplying weapons to Ukraine.
State TV host Vladimir Solovyov is now warning of a possible new war in the South Caucasus.
Solovyov’s Talk of a New “SWO”
Speaking on Rossiya-1’s “Sunday Evening,” Solovyov floated the idea of another “special military operation”, this time in the Caspian Sea region, hinting strongly at Azerbaijan as a possible target.
He said the conflict in Ukraine might not end even if Putin and Trump reached a peace deal in Alaska.
The comments were widely reported by opposition media outside Russia.
NATO Bases in the Caspian?
Solovyov warned that NATO bases could appear in the Caspian Sea region.
He singled out Azerbaijan, noting its close ties to NATO member Turkey.
He called the idea “a very big problem” with dangerous geopolitical consequences.
Blaming Europe for Tensions
The propagandist accused “Europeans” of pushing for a new war in the South Caucasus.
He claimed their interest lies in keeping conflicts alive.
This echoes long-standing Kremlin narratives about Western interference.
A Jet Downing That Shook Relations
Relations worsened earlier this year after an Azerbaijani Airlines jet was shot down near Grozny.
Russian air defense forces were blamed for the incident that killed all 38 on board.
Putin has not issued a public apology, further straining ties.
Arrests and Deaths in Custody
In June, police in Yekaterinburg arrested members of the Azerbaijani diaspora on murder charges.
Two detainees, brothers Ziyaddin and Huseyn Safarov, died while in custody.
Baku alleges they were beaten to death, citing autopsy findings.
Aliyev’s Words for Ukraine
In July, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev told Ukraine “not to accept the occupation.”
The statement signaled a clear political stance in favor of Kyiv.
It added to the tension between Baku and Moscow.
Considering Arms Deliveries to Kyiv
In August, pro-government outlet Caliber reported Aliyev was weighing sending weapons to Ukraine.
Such a move would reverse Baku’s earlier policy of restraint.
It is this prospect that has fueled Solovyov’s latest threats.
