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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.
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.”
‘Lack of humanity’: Why Azerbaijan is angry with Russia over plane crash
Russia’s failure to let the plane land and its refusal to take responsibility for the crash are upsetting a key partner.
Aviation experts say Russia’s air defense fire likely caused Azerbaijan plane crash as nation mourns
Azerbaijan Airlines’ Embraer 190 was en route from Baku to the Russian city of Grozny when it was diverted for reasons yet unclear and crashed while making an attempt to land in Aktau in Kazakhstan.
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.
Baku expects Russia to admit to downing Azerbaijani plane - Reuters
A passenger plane crashed in Kazakhstan yesterday morning. It was probably shot down by Russia, Reuters reports. According to the agency's sources, Russian air defense shot down the Azerbaijan Airlines plane.
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.
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’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.
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.
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 Airlines flight to Russia turns back to Baku after airspace closure, TASS says
An Azerbaijan Airlines flight to the southern Russian town of Mineralnie Vody turned back to Baku on Friday after being told ...
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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.
Aliyev put forward conditions for Russia: an air accident with an unpleasant political sediment
The relations between Russia and Azerbaijan, by mutual recognition of the two countries, have reached an unprecedented level ...
'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.