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— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Oct 18, 2025
Day: October 18, 2025
#SouthCaucasus #Azerbaijan
#RamizMehdiyev and his pro- #Russia group
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Former #Azerbaijani presidential chief of staff Ramiz Mehdiyev is currently under house arrest on charges of treason and plotting a coup with Russian backing. In the past, Mehdiyev was a powerful political figure known for his close ties to Russia. [1, 2, 3]
Alleged coup plot and arrest • The plot: According to reports from Azerbaijan’s state-run media, Mehdiyev allegedly devised a plan for a coup with Russian support. He reportedly tried to leverage tensions that arose between Azerbaijan and Russia in late 2024 after a civilian airliner was shot down by Russian air defenses.
• Failed execution: The plot allegedly involved staging a presidential plane crash to trigger a state of emergency, but organizers mistakenly downed the civilian plane instead.
• Russian involvement: Russia, through President Vladimir Putin, reportedly tipped off Azerbaijan about Mehdiyev’s plan during a meeting between the two countries’ leaders in Dushanbe in October 2025. This occurred shortly after Russia apologized for the plane crash incident and offered compensation, easing tensions with Azerbaijan.
• Charges and house arrest: In October 2025, a court in Baku placed Mehdiyev under four months of house arrest. He faces charges of high treason, attempting to seize state power, and money laundering. [2, 4, 5, 6, 7]Mehdiyev’s pro-Russia group • Political network: Mehdiyev has a history of cultivating a “pro-Moscow” political network within Azerbaijan’s government, parliament, and media. He served as the head of the Presidential Administration for nearly 25 years, a position from which he exerted considerable influence.
• “Fifth column”: Azerbaijani media reports also link Mehdiyev to funding a so-called “swearing opposition” of anti-Azerbaijani émigré bloggers to destabilize the country.
• Recent purge: In recent years, before the latest allegations, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has worked to sideline pro-Russian officials, including Mehdiyev, as the country seeks to assert more independence from Russian influence. [1, 3, 8, 9]Background on Ramiz Mehdiyev • Soviet-era official: Mehdiyev’s political career began during the Soviet era. He held positions under both Ilham Aliyev and his father, Heydar Aliyev, during their presidencies.
• “Gray cardinal”: He was often referred to as the “gray cardinal” of Azerbaijani politics due to his significant behind-the-scenes influence.
• Downfall: Mehdiyev was dismissed from his post as head of the Presidential Administration in 2019, supposedly to make way for a younger generation. His standing declined further in 2020 after public backlash over his granddaughter’s lavish wedding during the COVID-19 pandemic. [3, 10, 11]AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] azerbaycan24.com/en/putin-re…
[2] azerbaycan24.com/en/a-big-fi…
[3] occrp.org/en/news/azerbaijan…
[4] instagram.com/p/DP9SleEjXfH/
[5] instagram.com/p/DP8ldVcDN1e/
[6] instagram.com/p/DP8ldVcDN1e/
[7] aze.media/did-putin-betray-r…
[8] aze.media/azerbaijan-cleans-…
[9] kyivpost.com/analysis/59071
[10] 41nbc.com/community-prepares…
[11] oc-media.org/former-azerbaij…– Google Search google.com/search?q=Ramiz+Me… x.com/mikenov/status/1979678079145435568
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Oct 18, 2025
#RamizMehdiyev and his pro- #Russia group
Former #Azerbaijani presidential chief of staff Ramiz Mehdiyev is currently under house arrest on charges of treason and plotting a coup with Russian backing. In the past, Mehdiyev was a powerful political figure known for his close ties to Russia. [1, 2, 3]
Alleged coup plot and arrest • The plot: According to reports from Azerbaijan’s state-run media, Mehdiyev allegedly devised a plan for a coup with Russian support. He reportedly tried to leverage tensions that arose between Azerbaijan and Russia in late 2024 after a civilian airliner was shot down by Russian air defenses.
• Failed execution: The plot allegedly involved staging a presidential plane crash to trigger a state of emergency, but organizers mistakenly downed the civilian plane instead.
• Russian involvement: Russia, through President Vladimir Putin, reportedly tipped off Azerbaijan about Mehdiyev’s plan during a meeting between the two countries’ leaders in Dushanbe in October 2025. This occurred shortly after Russia apologized for the plane crash incident and offered compensation, easing tensions with Azerbaijan.
• Charges and house arrest: In October 2025, a court in Baku placed Mehdiyev under four months of house arrest. He faces charges of high treason, attempting to seize state power, and money laundering. [2, 4, 5, 6, 7]Mehdiyev’s pro-Russia group • Political network: Mehdiyev has a history of cultivating a “pro-Moscow” political network within Azerbaijan’s government, parliament, and media. He served as the head of the Presidential Administration for nearly 25 years, a position from which he exerted considerable influence.
• “Fifth column”: Azerbaijani media reports also link Mehdiyev to funding a so-called “swearing opposition” of anti-Azerbaijani émigré bloggers to destabilize the country.
• Recent purge: In recent years, before the latest allegations, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has worked to sideline pro-Russian officials, including Mehdiyev, as the country seeks to assert more independence from Russian influence. [1, 3, 8, 9]Background on Ramiz Mehdiyev • Soviet-era official: Mehdiyev’s political career began during the Soviet era. He held positions under both Ilham Aliyev and his father, Heydar Aliyev, during their presidencies.
• “Gray cardinal”: He was often referred to as the “gray cardinal” of Azerbaijani politics due to his significant behind-the-scenes influence.
• Downfall: Mehdiyev was dismissed from his post as head of the Presidential Administration in 2019, supposedly to make way for a younger generation. His standing declined further in 2020 after public backlash over his granddaughter’s lavish wedding during the COVID-19 pandemic. [3, 10, 11]AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] azerbaycan24.com/en/putin-re…
[2] azerbaycan24.com/en/a-big-fi…
[3] occrp.org/en/news/azerbaijan…
[4] instagram.com/p/DP9SleEjXfH/
[5] instagram.com/p/DP8ldVcDN1e/
[6] instagram.com/p/DP8ldVcDN1e/
[7] aze.media/did-putin-betray-r…
[8] aze.media/azerbaijan-cleans-…
[9] kyivpost.com/analysis/59071
[10] 41nbc.com/community-prepares…
[11] oc-media.org/former-azerbaij…– Google Search google.com/search?q=Ramiz+Me…
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Oct 18, 2025
🚨Update:,Dictator Maduro offers President Trump anything he wants if he lets Maduro stay in power!! Even offers to ‘step down’ in 3 years, and ‘give’ power to his corrupt Vice President….
President Trump said NO Deal, and blew up another Narco Boat! This time it was a Narco… pic.twitter.com/MTIHKtMNdG
— US Homeland Security News (@defense_civil25) October 18, 2025
Важней всех ваших индюков
Всё кричит, что он – дантист,
А на деле – аферист.
Уроду дали по башке,
И мозги его – в горшке.
Теперь рубли он отмывает,
Капитал свой собирает.
Сладко от него всегда воняло.
Трусливый, подлый и тупой,
Остался на всю жизнь такой!
Брайтонские Частушки: Вот такие вот дела: Всё Контора замела! thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com…
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Oct 18, 2025
Брайтонские Частушки: Вот такие вот дела: Всё Контора замела! thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com…
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youtube.com/watch?v=GB4ifm-X…— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Oct 18, 2025
Donald Trump responds to idea of tunnel connecting Russia and US | World News | Sky News news.sky.com/story/donald-tr…
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Oct 18, 2025
BREAKING: This is in Trump’s back yard. Washington DC No Kings Day Protest. This is just the start of the day.
It is absolutely unbelievable how many people are turning out for this. I love how everyone is staying peaceful. It’s exactly what Trump doesn’t want. pic.twitter.com/xHuCHguAyg
— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) October 18, 2025









