Secret Baku Talks Confirmed Between German and Russian Officials
The president of Azerbaijan has confirmed that German and Russian officials held secret talks in Baku regarding the war in Ukraine.
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Official reports from the president of Azerbaijan indicate that representatives from Germany and Russia met in Baku to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. These discussions were conducted in private, marking a notable diplomatic development between the nations.
Coverage from Reuters, Bloomberg, The Times, Українська правда, and the Kyiv Post highlights the clandestine nature of the meeting. Outlets describe these participants as shadow envoys, noting their involvement in facilitating communication between the two countries.
Reports do not yet specify the identities of the envoys involved or the specific terms discussed during the summit. Further updates depend on additional disclosures from the participating governments or official Azerbaijani sources regarding the outcome of these sessions.
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Quick answers
Where did the talks take place?
The talks were held in Baku, Azerbaijan.
What was the subject of the discussions?
The meetings concerned the war in Ukraine.
Who confirmed the meetings?
The president of Azerbaijan confirmed that the meetings occurred.
Coverage (5)
- Azerbaijan president says German-Russian talks were held in Baku Reuters · 6h ago
- How shadow envoys are quietly helping Russia come in from the cold The Times · 6h ago
- Azerbaijani president says Russian and German representatives held secret talks on war in Ukraine Українська правда · 6h ago
- Azerbaijan Says Germany and Russia Held Secret Ukraine Meeting Bloomberg.com · 6h ago
- Secret Baku Talks Confirmed Between German and Russian Officials Kyiv Post · 6h ago
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