The family of Martin Ryan, a Frenchman detained since December in Azerbaijan, asked President Emmanuel Macron to intervene on his behalf. French businessman, Martin Ryan is accused of espionage and was arrested a few days after the mutual expulsion of diplomats from the two countries.
“We dare to count on your good offices in order to hasten the release of our son in the best conditions,” wrote the father of the inmate, Richard Ryan. Relations between Paris and Baku have deteriorated in recent months, with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliev criticizing France for supporting Armenia.