Azerbaijan pardons French national jailed for spying
The move comes after the EU lifts sanctions on oligarchs following what diplomats described as pressure from Baku.
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F1 Azerbaijan GP: Thursday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
Formula 1 heads to Baku this week for an unusually early Azerbaijan GP weekend, with all of the on-track action shifted forward by a day. Free practice begins on Thursday, qualifying takes place on Friday and the grand prix itself will be held on Saturday. The change was requested because Azerbaijan marks Remembrance Day on Sunday, September 27. Kimi Antonelli arrives in Baku firmly in ... Keep reading
France hails Azerbaijan's pardon of French citizen, opening door for better ties
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Azerbaijan pardons Frenchman after EU lifts sanctions on Russian billionaire
Martin Ryan is pardoned months after he was jailed on charges of spying, but a second Frenchman remains in prison.
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Azerbaijan pardons French national after EU drops sanctions on Usmanov
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Azerbaijan pardons French citizen Martin Ryan following Usmanov's delisting
Azerbaijan's President Aliyev pardoned French citizen Martin Ryan, jailed for espionage, as part of a deal in which France secured Usmanov's removal from the EU's Russia sanctions list. Ryan is expected to fly to Paris on Wednesday.
Euronews9h ago- neutral toward Alisher Usmanov · 99%
Azerbaijan frees French prisoner after EU lifts sanctions on Russian billionaire
Ryan Martin had been convicted of espionage charges earlier this year.
Azerbaijan pardons jailed Frenchman after EU lifts sanctions on Russian oligarchs
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev on Wednesday pardoned a French national imprisoned for espionage a day after the EU lifted sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov following what diplomats said was pressure from Baku.
Hadjar to partner Verstappen at Red Bull for F1 2027
Red Bull has confirmed it will field an unchanged Formula 1 driver line-up in 2027, with Isack Hadjar staying put alongside Max Verstappen. Hadjar stepped up in 2026 after a rookie season at sister team Racing Bulls, and has impressed with his speed in what has historically been a difficult second Red Bull seat. The Frenchman, who is making his return in Azerbaijan this weekend after ... Keep reading
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Red Bull retains Isack Hadjar alongside Max Verstappen for F1 2027
Red Bull has confirmed it will field an unchanged Formula 1 driver line-up in 2027, with Isack Hadjar staying put alongside Max Verstappen. Hadjar stepped up in 2026 after a rookie season at sister team Racing Bulls, and has impressed with his speed in what has historically been a difficult second Red Bull seat. The Frenchman, who is making his return in Azerbaijan this weekend after ... Keep reading
- favorable toward Isack Hadjar · 90%
Iran suspends flights to Baghdad, Muscat, Azerbaijan amid new US sanctions
The suspension of flights highlights escalating tensions, potentially leading to broader regional airspace restrictions and economic impacts.
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Matthew Bryza joins Azerbaijan’s ARB TV 24 about new transport corridor investments helping to bolster peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia
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Five things to look out for at the F1 Azerbaijan GP
Formula 1 returns to familiar ground this weekend as Azerbaijan celebrates its 10th anniversary of being on the calendar. The Baku street circuit first entered as the European Grand Prix in 2016 before running as the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from 2017, featuring every season bar the COVID-struck 2020 campaign. It has produced many memorable moments from Daniel Ricciardo’s mega win from 10th ... Keep reading
EU renews Russia sanctions but removes Usmanov at France's request
France succeeded in its push to remove Alisher Usmanov from the EU sanctions list as part of a prisoner release with Azerbaijan. A second high-profile businessman, Mikhail Fridman, was also removed.
Euronews22 Sept- neutral toward Alisher Usmanov · 99%
EU renews Russia sanctions but removes Usmanov at France's request
France succeeded in its push to remove Alisher Usmanov from the EU sanctions list as part of a prisoner release with Azerbaijan. A second high-profile businessman, Mikhail Fridman, was also removed.
Euronews22 Sept- neutral toward Alisher Usmanov · 99%
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France blocks E.U. sanctions on Russia in push to spare oligarch Usmanov
The French request would lift E.U. sanctions on Alisher Usmanov, whom the E.U referred to as “one of Vladimir Putin’s favorite oligarchs,” in a bid to free French citizens held in Azerbaijan.
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Red Bull's Hadjar to return from injury at Azerbaijan GP
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar will return to action at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after missing three races with a wrist injury.
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Hadjar set to make Red Bull return at Azerbaijan GP after injury recovery
Isack Hadjar will return to Red Bull for this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix at Baku after recovering from a wrist injury, as Liam Lawson moves back to the Racing Bulls Formula 1 team. Hadjar had injured his wrist in training over the summer break and, following medical advice, was told to avoid driving to manage his recovery. Lawson therefore deputised for the Frenchman at Red Bull ... Keep reading
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