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Baku Secret Talks Between Germany and Russia Surface Ahead of Ukraine War Endgame
world1 month ago

Baku Secret Talks Between Germany and Russia Surface Ahead of Ukraine War Endgame

Azerbaijan’s president Aliyev confirmed a secret July meeting in Baku (July 12–14) between former German and Russian officials to discuss possible ways to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Reportedly involved Germans Ronald Pofalla and Matthias Platzeck, and Russians Valery Fadeyev and Viktor Zubkov. German Chancellor Merz says the government was unaware of the talks and has not officially confirmed them, while Aliyev noted flight records show the meeting occurred; no formal confirmation has been issued by Germany or Russia.

via Kyiv Post|
#baku#diplomacy#germany
Fiziev Stuns in Baku as UFC Bonuses Fly After Finish-Filled Card
sports2 months ago

Fiziev Stuns in Baku as UFC Bonuses Fly After Finish-Filled Card

Rafael Fiziev delivered a spectacular main-event KO with a spinning wheel kick at UFC Baku, as nine finishes lit up the 13-fight card at the National Gymnastics Arena in Azerbaijan. In addition to Fiziev, Asu Almabayev and Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev earned Performance of the Night, with Daniil Donchenko also grabbing a Performance bonus for his head-kick KO. Five fighters received Finish Bonuses of $25,000: Matheus Camilo (KO over Nazim Sadykhov), Abus Magomedov (guillotine over Michal Oleksiejczuk), Nursulton Ruziboev (rear-naked choke over Andrey Pulyaev), Kaan Ofli (arm-triangle over Javier Reyes), and Tahir Abdullayev (third-round TKO over Jefferson Nascimento).}{

via heavy.com|
#baku#bonuses#fiziev
Baku Fight Night 280: Night of quick finishes and tight decisions
sports2 months ago

Baku Fight Night 280: Night of quick finishes and tight decisions

UFC Fight Night 280 in Baku delivered a night of rapid finishes and decisive decisions, led by Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev’s first‑round 8‑second KO of Julius Walker; Abus Magomedov’s first‑round guillotine submission of Michal Oleksiejczuk; Nursultan Ruziboev’s first‑round rear‑naked choke of Pulyaev; Kaan Ofli’s first‑round arm-triangle submission of Javier Reyes; Daniil Donchenko’s head‑kick TKO of Berggren in Round 2; Matsumoto’s 29‑28 decision over Almakhan after a leg‑kick heavy fight; Tahir Abdullayev’s Round 3 TKO of Jefferson Nascimento; Farman Hasanov’s unanimous decision over Eric Nolan; and several other finishes on the card.

via MMA Junkie|
#baku#fight-night-280#finishes
Fiziev-Torres headlines UFC Baku as live results roll in
sports2 months ago

Fiziev-Torres headlines UFC Baku as live results roll in

UFC Baku on Paramount+ from Baku Crystal Hall featured Rafael Fiziev vs Manuel Torres in the main event with a stacked undercard. In the prelims, Farman Hasanov defeated Eric Nolan by unanimous decision; Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev stopped Julius Walker in 8 seconds; Nursulton Ruziboev tapped Andrey Pulyaev via rear-naked choke; Kaan Ofli submitted Javier Reyes; Daniil Donchenko defeated Theodor Berggren by head-kick TKO; Bekzat Almakhan fell to Jean Matsumoto by decision; Tahir Abdullayev stopped Jefferson Nascimento by TKO. The live blog began at 9 a.m. ET with the main card at 12 p.m. ET, all streaming on Paramount+.

via MMA Mania|
#baku#live-stream#mma
Fiziev-Torres headlines UFC Fight Night in Baku with early results rolling in
sports2 months ago

Fiziev-Torres headlines UFC Fight Night in Baku with early results rolling in

UFC Fight Night in Baku featured Rafael Fiziev vs. Manuel Torres in the headliner and Shara Magomedov vs. Michel Pereira in the co-main, with the prelims yielding Kaan Ofli’s arm-triangle choke win over Javier Reyes, Daniil Donchenko’s TKO of Theodor Berggren, Jean Matsumoto’s unanimous decision over Bekzat Almakhan, and Tahir Abdullayev’sTKO win over Jefferson Nascimento. The article provides live results from National Gymnastics Arena, Azerbaijan.

via MMA Fighting|
#baku#manuel-torres#mma-fighting
Azerbaijan arrests trio over embassy attack plot linked to ISKP
world7 months ago

Azerbaijan arrests trio over embassy attack plot linked to ISKP

Azerbaijan says security forces arrested three men (one born in 2000 and two in 2005) for planning to attack an embassy in Baku, allegedly in coordination with ISKP (the Islamic State's Khorasan Province). The suspects obtained weapons and are charged with preparation for terrorism as investigations continue; the target was not officially named, though reports linked it to Israel's embassy.

via Al Jazeera|
#azerbaijan#baku#embassy-attack
Russia Urges Azerbaijan to Repair Diplomatic Ties Amid Rising Tensions
world1 year ago

Russia Urges Azerbaijan to Repair Diplomatic Ties Amid Rising Tensions

Russia has urged Azerbaijan to restore its ties with Moscow to a strategic level following a diplomatic crisis triggered by police raids in Russia that resulted in the deaths of two Azerbaijanis, and subsequent arrests of Russians by Azerbaijani authorities. The situation has been exacerbated by mutual accusations and investigations, with Russia calling for dialogue and Baku being urged to repair relations.

via Reuters|
#azerbaijan#baku#diplomatic-crisis