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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.
Azerbaijan leader says crashed jet shot down by Russia unintentionally
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev said Sunday that the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed last week was shot down by Russia, albeit unintentionally, and criticized Moscow for trying to “hush up” the issue for days.
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.
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.
Putin apologizes to Azerbaijan over 'tragic' plane crash
Moscow, RussiaRussian President Vladimir Putin apologized to Azerbaijan’s leader on Saturday, following the deadly crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan, according to a statement from the Kremlin.
Putin apologises to Azerbaijan without claiming responsibility in plane crash
Vladimir Putin admitted Saturday Russian air defence was working when an Azerbaijani Airlines plane tried to land in Grozny before crashing, breaking the Kremlin's silence as speculation mounted Russia may have accidentally shot the plane.
Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for "tragic incident" involving crashed plane in Kazakhstan
The Kremlin said air defense systems were firing near Grozny on Wednesday due to a Ukrainian drone strike, but stopped short of saying one of these hit the plane.
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.”
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.
'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.
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Azerbaijan's leader Ilham Aliyev told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that the Azerbaijani Airlines plane that crashed this week was first hit by "external physical and ...
Azerbaijan's leader Ilham Aliyev told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that the Azerbaijani Airlines plane that crashed this week was first hit by "external physical and technical interference" ...
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Azerbaijan president accuses Russia of 'absurd' plane crash cover-up, says flight was 'shot down'
Neither party has released details of their conversation. Crew members and survivors of the Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190-passenger jet say they heard at least one loud bang before the aircraft ...
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Putin apologises to Azerbaijan leader, says Russian air defence active at time of plane landing
The Russian leader called his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev ... "President Ilham Aliyev emphasised that the Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane encountered external physical and technical ...
Russian rebel leader claims Kremlin forces blew Azerbaijan plane out of the sky
EXCLUSIVE: The Chechen rebel leader supplied the Express with unverified photos which he claimed shows one of the Pantsir ...
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Putin Tells Azerbaijan Leader Russian Air Defence Active At Time Of Plane Landing: Kremlin
Russian leader Vladimir Putin told his Azerbaijani ... It also said it was "closely" cooperating with Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan on the crash. Statements by Azerbaijani officials suggest Baku ...