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.
Azerbaijan’s President Blames Russia For Deadly Plane Crash And Attempted Cover-Up
Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized for the “tragic incident,” which left 38 people dead, though he stopped short of taking responsibility.
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.
Russia shot at Azerbaijan Airlines plane before crash, says country’s president
Flight J2-8243 crashed on Wednesday in a ball of fire near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan after diverting from southern Russia, where Ukrainian drones were reported to be attacking several cities. At least 38 people were killed in the crash while 29 survived.
Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan "does not look like" bird strike as Russia suggested, experts say
Experts say evidence in the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan points to a possible midair explosion, not an encounter with a flock of birds.
Azerbaijan Demands Apology From Russia Over 'Downed' Passenger Plane
Azerbaijani intelligence has blamed Russia for the crash, with Euronews reporting on intelligence from anonymous Azerbaijani government sources that said the plane was not given permission to land in Russia despite requesting an emergency landing.
Azerbaijan Blames Russia for Plane Crash and Rebukes Kremlin
The leader of Azerbaijan criticized the Russian response to the crash of a passenger jet that Azerbaijani officials said had most likely been hit by Russian air defenses.
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 38 lives, as relations sour between the two neighbors.
Azerbaijan Piles Blame on Russia Over Downed Plane: 'We Want Justice'
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev accused Russia of "an attempt to hush up" the downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines jet last month.
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Russia 'Guilty' Over Downed Azerbaijan Plane, Aliyev Says
Azerbaijan's president said on Monday that Russia was "guilty" over the downing of an airline last month that Baku says was ...
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The Downing of Flight 8243 Could Jeopardize Russia-Azerbaijan Relations
Azerbaijan and Russia's relations had been moving in a positive direction. The downing of Flight 8243 could jeopardize that.
Azerbaijan Airlines crash highlights Russia's failure to close airspace amid war
Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash, likely caused by Russian air defense, shines light on a glaring issue the Kremlin has long ...
What is known about a plane crash in Kazakhstan that Azerbaijan says was caused by Russia?
The crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan has killed 38 of 67 people on board. Azerbaijan Airlines’ Embraer 190 was ...
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Armenia not considering removal of Russian military base — Foreign Ministry
Ararat Mirzoyan noted that Armenia requires an EU civil mission to monitor the situation on the border with Azerbaijan until the delimitation process is fully completed ...
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Airlines From Serbia, Uzbekistan Limit Russian Connectivity
Air Serbia and Uzbekistan’s Qanot Sharq have limited flights to Russia just two weeks after an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) ...
Brazil Hands Black Box Data From Crashed Plane To Kazakhstan
Brazil's air force said Monday it had extracted the data from two black box recorders belonging to a crashed Azerbaijan Airlines plane that Baku claims was downed by Russia on Christmas Day.
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How did airline safety rank in 2024, after high-profile December losses?
Last year saw more airline fatal accidents and fatalities worldwide than any 12-month period since 2018, raising the question ...