The executive director and editor-in-chief of Russia's Sputnik in Azerbaijan were sentenced to four months in prison following a police raid. They were found guilty of fraud and illegal activities. Tensions between Azerbaijan and Russia have escalated due to recent raids by the Russian FSB, resulting in deaths and injuries among Azerbaijanis. Azerbaijan condemned the raids and cancelled cultural events with Russia. The situation has led to a cooling of relations, with Azerbaijan's parliament pulling out of talks with Russia.