Russia, Putin and Azerbaijan

Putin Apologizes For Deadly Plane Crash—But Doesn’t Say Russia Was At Fault
Russian 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, but stopped short of taking responsibility.
Azerbaijan's president said shots from Russia caused the deadly plane crash, after Putin apologized but didn't take responsibility
Ilham Aliyev's comments came after the Kremlin said Russian President Vladimir Putin "offered his apologies that the tragic incident had occurred in Russia's airspace."
Anger Toward Russia Grows After Deadly Azerbaijani Plane Crash
Following Azerbaijan's president calling for Moscow to accept blame for downing an Azerbaijani plane, there is growing public anger toward Russia for its apparent attempts to sidestep responsibility for the incident.
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 urges Russia to accept blame for plane crash
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has called on Russia to accept blame for a plane crash on Christmas Day that killed 38 people. The plane is thought to have come under fire from Russian air defence systems as it tried to land in Chechnya before being diverted to Kazakhstan,
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 Russia must accept blame for plane crash
"Those responsible must be punished, brought to criminal responsibility, and compensation must be paid," President Ilham Aliyev said.
Putin apologizes to Azerbaijan over ‘tragic’ plane crash, but doesn’t say if Russia is to blame
Two U.S. military officials told NBC News that they had intelligence indicating that Russians may have misidentified the plane and shot it down.
Azerbaijan Accuses Russia of Coverup in Kazakhstan Plane Crash
Azeri President Ilham Aliyev says Vladimir Putin’s apology isn’t enough, in a confrontation that shows Moscow’s waning influence over former Soviet territories.
Crashed Azerbaijan plane damaged by fire from Russia, Azerbaijani president says
Survivors from the crash told ABC News that they heard and felt explosions outside the aircraft during the flight, after which the plane appeared to lose control.
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