Azerbaijan, Russia

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.
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.
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.
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.
What caused the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan? Here's what we know so far.
Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Russia all opened investigations into the cause of the crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243.
Kremlin declines to accept responsibility for Azerbaijan plane crash
MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Thursday (Jan 9) declined to say Russian forces accidentally shot at an Azerbaijani plane which crashed last month, despite Baku repeatedly urging it to accept responsibility for the fatal disaster.
Putin apologizes to Azerbaijan over ‘tragic’ plane crash, but doesn’t say if Russia is to blame
Two U.S. military officials told NBC News that they had intelligence indicating that Russians may have misidentified the plane and shot it down.
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.”
Europe Warns Airlines on Russia Airspace After Azeri Plane Crash
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency warned airlines to steer clear of several cities in Russia following the fatal ...
Flight data from Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash sent to Kazakhstan officials
The extraction of flight data from the Brazilian-made Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan last month was ...
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 ...
Putin apologizes to Azerbaijan's president for 'tragic incident' after plane crash
Four sources with knowledge of the preliminary findings of Azerbaijan's investigation told Reuters that Russian air defences ...
Putin apologizes to Azerbaijan over ‘tragic’ plane crash, but stops short of taking responsibility
Two U.S. military officials told NBC News that they had intelligence indicating that Russians may have misidentified the ...