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Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Azerbaijan Hosted Secret Russian-German Talks, President Aliyev Says

Ilham Aliyev stated the meetings occurred in Baku without his knowledge but expressed support if they help end the Ukraine war.

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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has claimed that secret talks between representatives of Russia and Germany took place in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, without his knowledge.

Aliyev said he could 'only welcome it' if the secret talks helped end the Ukraine war.

In a statement, Aliyev indicated that the discussions were held in Azerbaijan but that he was not informed beforehand. He added that he would 'only welcome it' if such negotiations could contribute to ending the war in Ukraine.

Rowan Ashcombe

Politics Correspondent · Talivio News

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  2. themoscowtimes.com — Azerbaijan Hosted Secret Russian-German Talks, President Aliyev Says (opens in a new window)
  3. consent.google.com — Secret Baku Talks Confirmed Between German and Russian Officials (opens in a new window)
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