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Putin Apologizes Following Fatal Crash of Azerbaijani Airliner in Kazakhstan

Russian President Putin extends condolences to Azerbaijan's President Aliyev over the tragic airliner crash, amid allegations of Russian missile involvement.

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Updated: Dec 28th, 2024, 2:39 PM ET

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Russian President Putin apologized to Azerbaijan's President Aliyev regarding the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner that killed 38 individuals in Kazakhstan. While expressing regrets, Putin did not admit blame, stating the incident occurred in Russian airspace amidst active air defense due to Ukrainian drone threats. U.S. officials suggested early evidence may indicate the aircraft was struck by Russian missiles, leading to investigations. Azerbaijani officials highlighted signs of external interference, increasing tensions in the region and affecting airline operations as flights to Russia were suspended.

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