Moscow: The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that remarks made by Russian journalists advocating for the overthrow of Azerbaijan's government do not align with Moscow's official stance toward Baku. This statement comes amid rising tensions between the two nations, following inflammatory broadcasts by Russian media figures.

According to Anadolu Agency, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova clarified that Moscow is committed to fostering Russian-Azerbaijani relations within the framework of the bilateral agreements, particularly the Declaration on Allied Cooperation signed on February 22, 2022. Zakharova emphasized that Moscow has consistently sought dialogue with Azerbaijani officials to enhance the information environment, avoiding politicization and media sensationalism.

Zakharova stressed that the comments by the journalists do not represent Moscow's position concerning Azerbaijan. She assured that Russia would take necessary steps to protect its citizens' rights and interests, especially after the Azerbaijani prosecutor's decision to place the journalists on an international wanted list.

The situation escalated when Azerbaijan's Prosecutor General's Office charged three Russian journalists-Semyon Uralov, Ivan Knyazev, and Aleksey Chadayev-with inciting violence against Azerbaijan. The charges include calls for overthrowing the constitutional order and violating the nation's territorial integrity, actions broadcasted on the 'Clarity of Understanding' program on the 'Semyon Uralov' YouTube channel. The suspects, currently outside Azerbaijan, face arrest in absentia and have been added to an international wanted list, accused of publicly advocating terrorism.