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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’s president says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia unintentionally
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev says the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed last week was shot down by Russia, albeit unintentionally.
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 Moscow’s response has caused “surprise, regret and rightful indignation.”
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.
'Absurd versions' — Azerbaijan's president accuses Russia, condemns Putin’s denial of involvement in plane crash
"The blame for this disaster lies with representatives of the Russian Federation," Ilham Aliyev said on Jan. 6.
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.
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.
Russia's Ally Issues HMPV Update as 30 New Cases Recorded
Kazakhstan said there has been a seasonal rise in reported cases of metapneumovirus (HMPV) following a spike in neighboring China.
Russia’s Crude Shipments Tumble to the Lowest in 16 Months
Russia’s seaborne crude exports slumped to the lowest level since August 2023, with the latest dip stretching the loss since ...
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What is known about a plane crash in Kazakhstan that Azerbaijan says was caused by Russia?
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday that the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, ...
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Kazakhstan struggles to reduce dependence on Russian routes for oil exports
Initial indicators suggest oil exports from Kazakhstan were unchanged or higher in 2024 despite an unplanned drop in the ...
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 ...
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Did Russia Shoot Down Azeri Plane That Crashed in Kazakhstan? What We Know
Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 caught fire as it tried to make an emergency landing in Aktau, southwestern Kazakhstan, on ...
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Kazakhstan caught in the middle of simmering Azerbaijani-Russian tension over jetliner crash
Kazakhstan is treading delicately as it strives to keep two feuding neighbors happy amid a row over Russia’s accidental shoot-down of an Azerbaijani civilian airliner, which crashed outside the ...
Putin Apologizes but Stops Short of Taking Responsibility for Kazakhstan Crash
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia told the Azerbaijani leader, Ilham Aliyev, in a phone call, “that the tragic incident ...
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Russia Claims Compliance With OPEC+ Oil Output Cuts in December
Russia's crude oil production fell below its OPEC+ quota in December, raising concerns about its ability to meet future ...
Kazakhstan receives crashed plane black box data from Brazil
The voice recorders from the Brazilian-made plane were analyzed in Brasilia before the data was handed to Kazakh authorities.