Russia 'Guilty' Over Downed Azerbaijan Plane

Suspected Russian downing of Azerbaijan passenger plane reflects Ukraine war’s growing footprint
Russia won't say if it mistakenly downed an Azerbaijani plane on Christmas. But it acknowledges the crash came amid a Ukrainian drone attack in its republic of Chechnya.
Germany blames Russian war in Ukraine for deadly Azerbaijan plane crash
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday blamed the Russian war in Ukraine for the deadly Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan. "Russia's brutal war against Ukraine is affecting more and more innocent people - even outside Ukraine. This is shown by the air disaster in Aktau, which must be fully investigated," Scholz wrote on X.
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.
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.”
'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.
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Azerbaijan plane hit by shooting from Russia before crash, country’s president says
Putin open to peace talks in Slovakia as reports claim North Korean soldier captured - Four Russians accused of helping ...
Putin apologises for Azerbaijan plane crash - but blames Ukraine
Vladimir Putin has apologised for the Azerbaijan Airlines crash but stopped short of accepting responsibility for what he ...
CBS News11d
Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan "does not look like" bird strike as Russia suggested, experts say
As the formal investigations ramped up, Ukraine's government called on Friday for Russia to be held accountable for the crash, as Azerbaijan Airlines reportedly halted scheduled services to seven ...
Sky11d
Ukraine war latest: Putin apologises as 'tragic incident' with Azerbaijan plane took place in Russian airspace
Azerbaijan's president says plane was subject to 'external ... It said as the aircraft attempted to land in Grozny, the capital of Russia's Chechnya region, Ukrainian drones were attacking Russia ...
The Washington Post11d
Russia has a history of downing passenger planes — and covering it up
The Azerbaijan Airlines crash, moreover, must be understood in the context of a war of aggression that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin launched against Ukraine — while pretending, for the ...
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Ukraine Says Russia 'Must Be Held Responsible' For Azerbaijan Plane Crash
Ukraine's presidency on Friday said Russia ... "Russia must be held responsible for the downing of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane. Condolences to the relatives of the victims," presidential chief ...