French national's spying conviction upheld by Azerbaijan court

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The conviction was upheld — This strengthens Azerbaijan's stance against foreign espionage, potentially leading to stricter scrutiny of foreigners.
French denial unchallenged — It may strain France-Azerbaijan relations further, impacting bilateral cooperation. Fique de olho
Increased diplomatic tensions between France and Azerbaijan could affect their ongoing economic and security agreements.

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French national's spying conviction upheld by Azerbaijan court

An Azerbaijani appeal court has upheld the 10-year sentence of a French national, Martin Ryan, for “espionage", in a case that arose against a backdrop of tensions between Paris and Baku.

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