US EditionPutin says Russian air defenses responsible for Azerbaijani jet’s crash last year, killing 38
Putin admitted Russian air defenses mistakenly fired on a passenger jet, killing 38, and pledged compensation while highlighting a technical malfunction as the cause.
- 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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An Azerbaijani plane was shot down, killing 38 people. Vladimir Putin apologized but did not take responsibility. Now he admits – Russia was behind the crash
Putin admits Russia downed Azerbaijan Airlines Brazilian-built jet
Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly admitted on Thursday that his country's air defenses were responsible for the Dec. 25, 2024, downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) Brazilian-manufactured Embraer 190 jet, which killed 38 people.
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Omaha World-HeraldPutin admits Russia caused jet to crash
MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia's air defenses 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…
Vladimir Putin breaks his wall of silence (and denial), takes the blame for passenger plane crash, but for a price
Russian President Vladimir Putin has finally (after nearly a year of silence, denial, and speculation) told Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev that Moscow will officially compensate Azerbaijan for its part in the accidental downing of an Azerbaijani passenger jet last December. This admission is honestly huge, especially since the event has strained relations between the two former Soviet republics for months now, making this a genuine attempt t…
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