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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 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.
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 Airlines blames deadly plane crash on 'external interference' as Russia speculation grows
Azerbaijan Airlines has suspended flights to multiple Russian airports in the wake of a deadly plane crash, which it attributed to "physical and technical external interference."
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.
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.
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
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 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
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EASA Issues Warning About Risks of Flying Over Russia
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued new safety recommendations concerning Russian airspace. According ...
Azerbaijan's president says crashed plane was shot at from Russia
Azerbaijan on Sunday paid tribute to the pilots and passengers of the Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane that crashed in ...
Russia and Azerbaijan have suspended negotiations on a football match
Russia and Azerbaijan have suspended negotiations on a friendly football match, Sport24 reports.