Russia, Azerbaijan

Russia's relationship with a neighboring ally is spiraling after a deadly plane crash likely caused by air defenses
Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev is demanding answers, saying Vladimir Putin's latest apology "isn't enough" and that Moscow must take responsibility.
Aliyev calls on Russia to fully admit causing Azerbaijan plane crash
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has demanded a full admission of responsibility from Russia for causing the recent Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan and has called for those responsible to be punished.
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.
Diplomatic rift over AZAL crash: Will Aliyev’s demands change Russia-Azerbaijan relations forever?
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev is pressuring Vladimir Putin to acknowledge Russia's responsibility for the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) plane crash. He accuses Russian representatives of attempting to "cover up the incident,
Azerbaijan demands Russia admit guilt for downing plane, pay compensation
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev blasted Russia for putting forward “absurd” theories initially and said Moscow must compensate victims’ families.
Russia denies taking down Azerbaijani plane
The Kremlin on Thursday declined to say Russian forces accidentally shot at an Azerbaijani plane that crashed last month, despite Baku repeatedly urging it to accept responsibility for the fatal disaster.
Azerbaijan demands justice after Russian missile downing
We demand justice, we demand punishment for those responsible, and we demand full transparency, — said the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, regarding the plane crash caused by a Russian missile.
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 demands accountability after plane tragedy
We demand justice, we demand punishment for those responsible, we demand full transparency - said the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, regarding the plane crash caused by a Russian missile. He also accused Moscow of attempting to cover up the incident.
Putin in firing line as close ally demands 'punishment' over Azerbaijan plane crash
Azerbaijan's president has confronted Putin over the devastating plane crash that killed 38 people on Christmas Day.
Azerbaijan’s president accuses Russia of downing airliner in Christmas Day crash and covering up cause
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has accused Russia of accidentally shooting down an airliner on Christmas Day in a ...
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Russia 'guilty' over downed Azerbaijani aircraft: Aliyev
Azerbaijan's president accused Russia on Monday of being responsible for last month's downing of a passenger plane, which ...