Head of Azerbaijani Diaspora in Moscow Region comments on deportation from Russia

The head of the Azerbaijani diaspora in the Moscow region, Elshan Ibrahimov, said that the decision on his deportation from the Russian Federation came as a surprise to him, Report informs referring to Izvestia newspaper.

He made the remark before flying to Baku.

"I don't know, honestly, I don't know," he noted, answering the question of why he was being expelled from Russia.

Ibrahimov admitted that he was 'a little upset' about having to leave Russia. He didn't talk about his future plans.

"Time will tell," he added.

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Russia is deporting the head of the Azerbaijani diaspora in Moscow, Elshan Ibrahimov, Report informs via the Baza telegram channel.

Ibrahimov was deprived of Russian citizenship a few days ago.

According to Baza, Ibrahimov is currently at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport and will be sent to Baku on an Aeroflot night flight.