European Parliament’s resolution on Azerbaijan is an important step towards reinforcing justice, Russian expert said.

Stanislav Ivanov expressed surprise over some MPs and countries, who voted against the motion and thus approved Azerbaijan’s “hero welcome” of a criminal sentenced for murder of a sleeping person.

“Hungary is a major European country with relevant intelligence and analytical services, deeply acknowledging Azeri President Ilham Aliyev’s true personality,” Mr. Ivanov said in interview with Analitika.at.ua, describing Hungarian authorities’ stance as incomprehensible.

He further believed Nagorno Karabakh peaceful settlement impossible in the face of Azerbaijan’s arms race, accelerated militarization through support of Turkey, Israel and the U.S.

“Despite the positive nature of resolution on Ramil Safarov case, the European Parliament remains a discussion platform unable to avert a new burst of violence in the region. Both Hungary and European Parliament are equally responsible for Baku’s provocative steps,” the expert said.