"Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, during her latest briefing, while responding to a question about statements made by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan regarding the clergy, attempted without any relevance to the topic to mention the name of Azerbaijan's national leader, Heydar Aliyev, which is unacceptable." This was stated in a declaration by Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry.

"Mentioning the name of national leader Heydar Aliyev in such a context is a display of disrespect toward his legacy and toward the Azerbaijani people.

Such statements do not meet the standards expected of an official spokesperson.

Diplomacy requires discipline, precision, and responsibility, not unsubstantiated remarks capable of heightening tensions and undermining trust.

We expect clarification from the Russian side regarding this statement," Baku noted.