Azerbaijan sentences French citizen to 10 years in prison for espionage
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A French citizen detained in Azerbaijan has been sentenced to 10 years in prison on espionage charges. Prosecutors claim the man, identified as Ryan, collaborated with French intelligence officers who allegedly operated from the French embassy in Baku. The defendant firmly denies all charges brought against him. The case highlights ongoing tensions between Azerbaijan and Western nations, particularly regarding espionage allegations and diplomatic relations in the strategically important Caucasus region.