POLITICS

Putin says Russian air defenses were to blame for Azerbaijani jet's crash last year, killing 38

Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly admitted that Russia's air defenses were responsible for the downing of an Azerbaijani jetliner in December 2024, which resulted in 38 deaths. The incident occurred when missiles targeting a Ukrainian drone exploded near the Azerbaijani Airlines plane. Putin pledged to punish those responsible and provide compensation. The crash has strained relations between Russia and Azerbaijan, previously close allies. Both leaders have expressed a desire to ease tensions and restore cooperation.

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