Official Loses Job in Russia After Praising Aliyev, Media Reports

Mikhail Gusman has been dismissed from his position as the First Deputy Director General of the state news agency TASS. This was reported by RIA Novosti.

The relevant decision was signed by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. According to media reports, Gusman came under scrutiny after participating in a media conference in Azerbaijan and showering praise on President Ilham Aliyev. Many Russian bloggers and political figures criticized Mikhail Gusman for his behavior.