Azerbaijan, Russia and Christmas

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.
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 Christmas Day plane crash survivor 'felt explosion close to leg'
A survivor of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243, hit by a Russian missile, recalls an explosion near her leg as the plane struggled to land in Grozny before crash landing in Kazakhstan
Jeju Air Incident Overtakes Azerbaijan as Deadliest Plane Crash of 2024
Several passenger plane crashes have occurred worldwide this year, including a Wednesday morning Azerbaijan Airlines wreck that has left dozens feared dead.
Investigation into Deadly Azerbaijan Plane Crash Begins. Here’s What We Know So Far
T hursday is an official day of mourning in Azerbaijan as an investigation is underway to determine what caused an airplane carrying 67 passengers to crash on Christmas Day in Kazakhstan, killing 38 and leaving at least 29 survivors. Video posted by CNN shows the plane crash-landing, exploding into a fireball and plumes of black smoke.
Azerbaijan’s president accuses Russia of downing airliner in Christmas Day crash and covering up cause
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has accused Russia of accidentally shooting down an airliner on Christmas Day in a disaster that killed 38 people, and covering up the cause.
Russian air defence likely behind Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash that killed 38 people, military experts say
Moscow on Thursday warned against speculation that Russian air defenses may have caused the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan this week that killed 38 people. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that it was “necessary to wait for the end of this probe” before casting any speculation. “It would be wrong to…
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.
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.
Pilots Died with Dozens of Others in Christmas Day Plane Crash, but They Helped Half of the Passengers Survive
The cause of the Azerbaijan Airlines tragedy is under investigation, but the company is crediting “the crew's valiant ...
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Putin's ally demands 'punishment' for 'those responsible' for fatal Christmas plane crash
Ilham Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan, has demanded 'justice' and 'punishment' for those responsible for the Christmas ...
Terrifying Christmas Day Plane Crash Fireball Caught On Camera Claims Over 40 Lives: “Lord Help!”
A 72-passenger plane hit the ground in a ball of fire on Christmas Day in western Kazakhstan. The Azerbaijan-airlines flight ...
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Azerbaijan Airlines Crash Survivor Recalls Moment He Realized He Was Alive: 'I Thought That Was My Last Prayer'
Survivors from the Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 that went down in Kazakhstan are speaking out for the first time since the ...
Plane Crash Today: Video Shows Passengers Emerge From Wreckage
There are dozens of survivors and many feared dead after an Azerbaijan Airlines flight crashed down in Kazakhstan.