Kremlin calls Azerbaijan's stance on Ukraine war 'erroneous'

The Kremlin has officially labeled Azerbaijan's position on the war in Ukraine as "erroneous," signaling a public disagreement between Moscow and Baku. The statement came after Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev reiterated his country's unwavering support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty.

"Regarding Azerbaijan's position on Ukraine, we consider it erroneous. And we will coherently and convincingly explain, through all channels, why we consider it erroneous," stated Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov during a daily press briefing.

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Regarding Azerbaijan's position on Ukraine, we consider it erroneous. And we will coherently and convincingly explain, through all channels, why we consider it erroneous.

Aliyev had previously affirmed that Azerbaijan "always has supported, supports, and will continue to support the territorial integrity of Ukraine, its sovereignty and the inviolability of its borders." He also called for an immediate cessation of hostilities between Russia and Ukraine. This stance is consistent with Aliyev's previous expressions of support for Ukraine, including a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in April where they agreed to enhance military-technical cooperation.

The diplomatic friction emerges despite recent efforts by both Russia and Azerbaijan to mend bilateral ties. Relations had suffered a significant crisis following the downing of an Azerbaijani passenger plane by Russian air defenses in December 2024, while repelling a Ukrainian drone attack. Both nations had subsequently declared their conflict resolved and expressed confidence in restoring diplomatic relations.

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We always have supported, supports, and will continue to support the territorial integrity of Ukraine, its sovereignty and the inviolability of its borders. The borders of no state can be changed by force and without the consent of its people.