TASS Executive Fired After Azerbaijan Trip Amidst Rising Tensions

A top news executive in Russia was fired after going to Azerbaijan.

This executive, Mikhail Gusman, attended a media event where he praised Azerbaijan and met with Ukrainian journalists.

Some people think he was fired because of this visit and his praise of Azerbaijan.

Relations between Russia and Azerbaijan are strained due to a plane crash and arrests.

Azerbaijan wants Russia to admit fault in the crash.

Some Russian media outlets view Gusman negatively.

The reason for his dismissal hasn't been officially stated, but it appears to be linked to his Azerbaijan trip.