Russia, Azerbaijan

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 Airlines crash probe looks into Russian air control conduct, source says
The probe into the Azerbaijan Airlines crash in Kazakhstan is examining the conduct of air traffic controllers after the aircraft encountered difficulty, a source said.
Russia downplays speculation over deadly Azerbaijan Airlines crash as report lays blame for downed plane
Officials in Russia and Kazakhstan are urging people to wait for an investigation into the deadly Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash before assigning blame.
Crashed Azerbaijan Airlines plane was damaged over Russia 'due to shooting from the ground', says president
Azerbaijan's president said the plane was damaged "from the outside" while over Russian territory and that "electronic warfare systems" put the plane "out of control".
Azerbaijani Plane Crash Blamed on Russia: Black Box Probed
Azerbaijani, Russia, Kazakhstan and Brazil are currently working together to investigate a horrific recent plane crash.
Investigators meet in Brazil to extract data from black box of crashed Azerbaijani airliner
Brazil’s air force says several of its investigators are working with colleagues from three other nations to analyze data from the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed in Kazakhstan on Dec. 25, killing 3
Putin apologizes over ‘tragic’ Azerbaijan Airlines crash, without admitting responsibility
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that Russia’s air defense systems were active when an Azerbaijan Airlines ...
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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.
Russia Accidentally Shot Azerbaijan Airlines Plane, Azeri Leader Says
Russia shot at an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane “by accident” on Dec. 25, leading to the aircraft’s fatal crash, ...
Flights are avoiding Russian airspace after the Azerbaijan Airlines crash
The crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines flight prompted several airlines to suspend flights to Russia.
What is known about a plane crash in Kazakhstan that Azerbaijan says was caused by Russia?
The crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan has killed 38 of 67 people on board. Azerbaijan Airlines’ Embraer 190 was ...
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Russia cautions against ‘hypotheses’ in Azerbaijan Airlines crash
Moscow on Thursday warned against speculation that Russian air defenses may have caused the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines ...
Azerbaijan Airlines crash highlights Russia's failure to close airspace amid war
Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash, likely caused by Russian air defense, shines light on a glaring issue the Kremlin has long ...
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 ...
Putin declares ‘everything will be fine’ despite Russia’s growing challenges
Unlike his remarks in 2022, his speech Tuesday did not mention Ukraine, omitting even his usual euphemism for the war as a ...