US EditionPutin says Russian air defenses responsible for Azerbaijani jet’s crash last year, killing 38
Putin admitted Russian air defense missiles exploded near an Azerbaijan Airlines jet, killing 38, and pledged compensation to victims as investigation continues.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted responsibility for the Azerbaijani plane crash that killed 38 people, which occurred in December 2024, due to Russian air defense missiles detonating close to the aircraft while targeting Ukrainian drones in its airspace.
- Putin pledged to provide compensation to the victims' families and stated that the investigation into the crash is nearly complete, promising accountability for those responsible.
- Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev criticized Russia for its initial handling of the incident, emphasizing the need for accountability and reparations from Moscow.
- Both leaders agreed to improve bilateral relations despite the crash, highlighting ongoing economic cooperation and their commitment to restoring ties after a difficult period.
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Putin says Russia will pay compensation over Azerbaijani jet crash
Fragments of detonated Russian missiles may have caused the crash of an Azerbaijani passenger jet in December, and Moscow will pay compensation, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.In a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in the
Putin admits Russian missiles downed Azerbaijani passenger jet
President Vladimir Putin has admitted that Russia's air defence were to blame for downing an Azerbaijani jetliner in December that killed 38 people, his first public admission of responsibility for the crash in an effort to ease tensions between the neighbors.Putin said the missiles fired by Russian air defences to target a Ukrainian drone exploded near the Azerbaijan Airlines plane flying from Baku as it was preparing to land in Grozny, the reg…
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