A former Russian tycoon who once led a region launches a hunger strike

Former Russian tycoon jailed in Azerbaijan on charges stemming from his time as a top separatist figure in the Karabakh region. Family members say he has gone on a hunger strike in Azerbaijan jail. He is accused of leading a separatist group in Azerbaijan's Karabak region.

Former Russian tycoon jailed in Azerbaijan on charges stemming from his time as a top separatist figure in the Karabakh region. Family members say he has gone on a hunger strike in Azerbaijan jail. He is accused of leading a separatist group in Azerbaijan's Karabak region.

Former Russian tycoon jailed in Azerbaijan on charges stemming from his time as a top separatist figure in the Karabakh region. Family members say he has gone on a hunger strike in Azerbaijan jail. He is accused of leading a separatist group in Azerbaijan's Karabak region.

Ruben Vardanyan started the fast two weeks ago to press demands for a speedy trial, his family says. In 2022, he renounced his Russian citizenship and moved to the Karabakh region. The region was run by ethnic Armenians who sought to split away from Azerbaijan.

Ruben Vardanyan started the fast two weeks ago to press demands for a speedy trial, his family says. In 2022, he renounced his Russian citizenship and moved to the Karabakh region. The region was run by ethnic Armenians who sought to split away from Azerbaijan.