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Russia's relationship with a neighboring ally is spiraling after a deadly plane crash likely caused by air defenses
Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev is demanding answers, saying Vladimir Putin's latest apology "isn't enough" and that Moscow must take responsibility.
Putin Apologizes For Deadly Plane Crash—But Doesn’t Say Russia Was At Fault
ToplineRussian President Vladimir Putin apologized for the plane crash in Russian air space on Christmas Day that left 38 people dead in a statement that said Russia was targeting Ukrainian drones over the plane’s planned destination at the time,
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.
Putin Apologizes After Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash
The Kremlin has said that the Russian president "apologized for the tragic incident" and expressed his "deep and sincere condolences" to the victims' families.
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.
Putin apologizes to Azerbaijan over 'tragic' plane crash
Moscow, RussiaRussian President Vladimir Putin apologized to Azerbaijan’s leader on Saturday, following the deadly crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan, according to a statement from the Kremlin.
Putin apologizes to Azerbaijan over ‘tragic’ plane crash, but stops short of taking responsibility
Two U.S. military officials told NBC News that they had intelligence indicating that Russians may have misidentified the plane and shot it down.
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.
Azerbaijani Anger Over Plane Crash Grows, in Deepening Schism With Russia
In the crash’s aftermath, Azerbaijan has unleashed rare and stinging criticism of Russia, with the country’s president saying ...
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After A Plane Crash, Putin's Partial Apology Speaks Volumes
Evidence that a Russian missile may have shot down an Azerbaijani passenger jet has sparked anger in the Caucasus and beyond.
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Putin apologises for ‘tragic’ Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash but does not take responsibility
The plane was flying from Azerbaijan ... said the evidence “strongly points” to Russia’s culpability. open image in gallery Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of the permanent members of ...
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Azerbaijan's president said shots from Russia caused the deadly plane crash, after Putin apologized but didn't take responsibility
According to Azerbaijani reports, the downing of the plane was connected to Russia's interception of Ukrainian drones near its border. On Saturday, the Kremlin said Putin apologized for the ...
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Putin apologises for plane crash, without saying Russia at fault
In his first comments on the Christmas Day crash, Putin said the “tragic incident ... Ukraine’s President Volodymr Zelensky said Russia must “stop spreading disinformation” about the strike. The ...