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Russian embassy thanks Azerbaijan for helping evacuate citizens from Iran
01 March 2026 18:49
The Russian Embassy has expressed its gratitude to Azerbaijan for facilitating the evacuation of Russian citizens from Iran amid ongoing regional tensions.
According to a statement shared on the embassy’s Telegram channel and reported by Caliber.Az, the embassy is assisting Russian citizens crossing the border via the Astara checkpoint.
“The Russian Embassy is providing assistance to Russian citizens leaving Iran via the Astara checkpoint. We would like to express our gratitude to the Azerbaijani side for their cooperation, including the prompt handling of border crossing permits,” the statement read.
The embassy also noted that around 500 Russian citizens are currently listed for evacuation through Azerbaijan.
Caliber.Az
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