Escalating tensions between Azerbaijan and Russia - Eastern Express - TVP WORLD

Russia’s arrest of an Azerbaijani ex-special forces soldier on terrorism charges is raising alarms across the South Caucasus. The dramatic case comes amid already strained ties between Moscow and Baku, with each side trading accusations of violence and interference. On this episode Eastern Express asks: is this just another flare-up, or evidence that Russia’s influence in the region is slipping away? To discuss the topic we are joined by George Melashvili, President of the Europe-Georgia Institute.