Russia, Azerbaijan

Moscow's relationship with Azerbaijan is spiraling in the aftermath of the deadly plane crash Russian air defenses likely caused
Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev is demanding answers, saying Vladimir Putin's latest apology "isn't enough" and that Moscow must take responsibility.
Christmas Day Plane Crash That Killed 38 People Was Caused by Russia, Azerbaijan's President Says
Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev said Russia is behind the Christmas Day crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan, which killed 38 of the 67 people aboard. The motives of the incident remain unclear.
Azerbaijan president says crashed plane was shot at from Russia
"Unfortunately, in the first three days we heard only absurd versions from Russia," President Ilham Aliyev said, citing statements in Russia that attributed the crash to a bird strike or the explosion of some sort of gas cylinder.
Putin apologises over Azerbaijan plane crash, without saying Russia at fault
Russia's leader apologises over the downing of an Azerbaijani plane in Russian airspace - without directly taking blame.
Russia 'Guilty' Over Downed Azerbaijan Plane: Azeri President
Azerbaijan's president said on Monday that Russia was "guilty" over the downing of an airline last month that Baku says was shot by Russian air defences.
Azerbaijan demands Russia apologize, admit guilt for shooting down plane
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said he was “upset and surprised” that Russian officials put forward murky causes instead of promptly taking responsibility.
Azerbaijan's president says airliner that crashed was shot down by Russia
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev added that it was unintentional but criticised Moscow for trying to “hush up” the shooting for days.View on euronews
Putin in firing line as close ally demands 'punishment' over Azerbaijan plane crash
Azerbaijan's president has confronted Putin over the devastating plane crash that killed 38 people on Christmas Day.
Azerbaijan demands justice after Russian missile downing
We demand justice, we demand punishment for those responsible, and we demand full transparency, — said the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, regarding the plane crash caused by a Russian missile.
Azerbaijan’s leader accuses Russia of passenger jet crash ‘cover up’ in blistering new attack on neighbor
Azerbaijan’s leader on Monday accused Moscow of carrying out a “cover up” over a passenger jet crash last month that claimed ...
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Azerbaijan’s president says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia unintentionally
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday the ...
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Azerbaijan’s president accuses Russia of downing airliner in Christmas Day crash and covering up cause
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has accused Russia of accidentally shooting down an airliner on Christmas Day in a disaster that killed 38 people, and covering up the cause. “We can ...
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Russia must admit guilt over downing Azerbaijani airliner, pay compensation, Azerbaijan's president says
An Azerbaijan Airlines plane was rendered "uncontrollable" by electronic warfare, and its tail section was damaged by fire ...
Azerbaijan's president says plane that crashed was shot at from Russia
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday that the passenger plane that crashed in Kazakhstan killing 38 people had ...