Russian court upholds detention of Azerbaijani diaspora leader’s son

A court in Yekaterinburg, Russia, has upheld the pre-trial detention of Mutvali Shikhlinski, the son of the head of the Azerbaijani diaspora, who was arrested for allegedly using violence against a government official, Report informs, citing the Russian press.

According to the united press service of the regional courts, Shikhlinski and his lawyer had appealed the initial ruling of the Leninsky District Court of Yekaterinburg. However, the Sverdlovsk Regional Court reviewed the case materials and heard both sides before deciding to uphold the original decision.

As a result, Shikhlinski will remain in custody until September 14, 2025.