Azerbaijan Cancels All Russian Cultural Events Over Ethnic Violence

In response to targeted and extrajudicial killings and acts of violence against Azerbaijanis by Russian law enforcement agencies based on ethnic grounds, Azerbaijan's Ministry of Culture has cancelled all cultural events involving Russian state and private entities. These cancellations affect concerts, festivals, theatrical performances, exhibitions, and other cultural programs planned to be held in Azerbaijan. The decision comes amid reports that such incidents, particularly in the Yekaterinburg and Sverdlovsk regions of Russia, have become systematic in recent times. Citizens who purchased tickets for these events are advised to seek refunds through the relevant sales points or online platforms. This move represents a significant cultural and political reaction by Azerbaijan to the ongoing ethnic violence against its nationals in Russia. The cancellations have been widely reported by multiple Azerbaijani news agencies, reflecting a unified official stance.