Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev described Armenia as a "fascist state," emphasizing that "fascism must be eradicated." He made this statement in a video address on his official YouTube channel, as reported by UNN.
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According to Aliyev, Armenia is essentially a source of threat to the region, and its armament will only lead to increased tension. The President of Azerbaijan also noted that "an independent Armenian state is, in essence, a fascist state."
This statement from the Azerbaijani president marks another escalation in the relations between Baku and Yerevan.
Official Armenia has yet to comment on the statements made by the Azerbaijani president.
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