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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 disaster that killed 38 people, and covering up the cause.
Christmas Day Plane Crash That Killed 38 People Was Caused by Russia, Azerbaijan's President Says
"We can clearly say today that the plane was shot down by Russia," President Ilham Aliyev said in a televised statement
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 unintentionally.
Azerbaijan’s President Blames Russia For Deadly Plane Crash And Attempted Cover-Up
Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized for the “tragic incident,” which left 38 people dead, though he stopped short of taking responsibility.
Azerbaijan Blames Russia for Plane Crash and Rebukes Kremlin
The leader of Azerbaijan criticized the Russian response to the crash of a passenger jet that Azerbaijani officials said had most likely been hit by Russian air defenses.
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.
Azerbaijan Accuses Russia of Coverup in Kazakhstan Plane Crash
Azeri President Ilham Aliyev says Vladimir Putin’s apology isn’t enough, in a confrontation that shows Moscow’s waning influence over former Soviet territories.
Azerbaijan's president says Russia must accept blame for plane crash
"Those responsible must be punished, brought to criminal responsibility, and compensation must be paid," President Ilham Aliyev said.
Azerbaijan demands Russia admit to shooting at plane before crash
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Sunday demanded that Russia admit that it fired at an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet before it crashed, accusing Moscow of initially trying to cover up the cause of the fatal disaster.
Azerbaijan Demands Apology From Russia Over 'Downed' Passenger Plane
Azerbaijani intelligence has blamed Russia for the crash, with Euronews reporting on intelligence from anonymous Azerbaijani government sources that said the plane was not given permission to land in Russia despite requesting an emergency landing.
Azerbaijan president accuses Russia of shooting down airliner
Azerbaijan’s president Ilham Aliyev has accused Russia of shooting down a plane that crashed on Christmas Day, killing 38 people.
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Azerbaijan on Sunday paid tribute to the pilots and passengers of the Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane that crashed in ...