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Azerbaijan reports unauthorized meeting of former German and Russian officials in Baku

President Aliyev disclosed that former high-ranking German and Russian officials held a clandestine meeting in Baku, asserting the Azerbaijani government was not informed. Chancellor Merz denied any official German government involvement, while the nature of the discussions remains unconfirmed. The incident highlights potential back-channel diplomacy efforts regarding the Russia-Ukraine war occurring outside formal state oversight.

Ukrainska Pravdaabout 7 hours agoAZ, DE, RU, UACredibility 62%View source

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Mosaic Score10.0

Confidence0.9

Significance0.5

Source credibility0.6

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#diplomacy #back-channel #russia-ukraine-war #baku #germany

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Baku

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Germany-Russia Back-Channel Diplomacy Amidst Ukraine Conflict and Energy Deals

Azerbaijani President Aliyev has confirmed clandestine meetings between former German and Russian officials, including a Gazprom representative, in Baku. While Germany denies official government involvement, these back-channel discussions coincide with Germany's efforts to formalize energy cooperation and increase gas imports from Azerbaijan. The nature and agenda of these alleged talks remain unverified, raising questions about potential unofficial diplomatic efforts regarding the Ukraine conflict or energy.

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