Peter Tase: Violence against Azerbaijanis in Russia reminiscent of Stalin's repressions

The violence of the Russian authorities against Azerbaijanis in Yekaterinburg is reminiscent of Stalin's repressions during the Soviet Union, American political scientist and expert in international relations, Peter Tase, told Report.

He noted that these acts of aggression cause deep indignation and serious concern; Yekaterinburg has actually become the center of anti-Azerbaijani sentiments today.

"The ongoing violence against citizens of Azerbaijan reminds us of the Stalinist Repressions against citizens of Azerbaijan during the Soviet Union Regime. These atrocious crimes culminated during the massacre of January 20, 1990, and 35 years later, these hostile acts committed by the Russian regime remind us of the cruel Soviet crimes against the noble people of Azerbaijan," he stressed.

The expert noted that against the backdrop of these events, the Russian side's talk of a 'strategic partnership' with Azerbaijan looks like a farce that has nothing to do with reality.

On the morning of June 27, the Russian FSB raided the homes of Azerbaijanis in Yekaterinburg. During the raid, two people were killed and several others were injured. The killed Azerbaijanis were the brothers of the well-known journalist Seyfaddin Huseynli.

On June 28, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry issued a statement demanding an investigation and that those responsible for 'this unacceptable act of violence' be held accountable. Later, the Russian chargé d'affaires was summoned to the Foreign Ministry, and a strong protest was expressed to him in connection with the incident.