**Azerbaijan to Change Rules for Russian Citizens**
Azerbaijan will change the rules for Russian citizens staying in the country. This comes after Russia announced stricter rules for foreigners.
The Azerbaijani government is responding to Russia’s new regulations by considering the rights of Azerbaijani citizens. The exact changes are not yet clear, but Azerbaijan says it will follow the principle of parity and reciprocity.
**Changes in Russia**
Russia recently changed its rules for foreign visitors. From January 1, 2025, people from other countries can only stay in Russia without a visa for 90 days within one year. They must also register with the authorities within seven working days after entering the country.
**Ties Between Azerbaijan and Russia**
Azerbaijan and Russia have close economic and political ties. However, an incident involving an Azerbaijani plane that crashed in Kazakhstan has put their relationship to the test. The plane allegedly came under fire from Russian air defenses in Chechnya. Despite this, Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized to Azerbaijan’s leader Ilham Aliyev for the crash.
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