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 | “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |