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On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, to address the accidental downing of an Azerbaijani passenger plane. The incident, which occurred on December 25, 2024, resulted in the…
On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, to address the accidental downing of an Azerbaijani passenger plane. The incident, which occurred on December 25, 2024, resulted in the loss of 38 of the 67 passengers and strained relations between the two countries.
President Putin assured Azerbaijan of compensation for the incident and promised an objective assessment of the circumstances surrounding the crash. The passenger jet, en route from Baku to Grozny, was mistakenly hit by Russian air defense while attempting an emergency landing in Kazakhstan after being denied landing permission in Russian territory.
Putin acknowledged the role of Russian air defense missiles in the incident, which occurred after Ukrainian drones entered Russian airspace. He emphasized Russia's commitment to providing compensation and conducting a thorough legal assessment.
The incident, which occurred on December 25, 2024, resulted in the loss of 38 of the 67 passengers and strained relations between the two countries.
During the meeting, President Aliyev expressed gratitude for Russia's engagement in the investigation. He thanked Putin for addressing the issue, which had led to months of strained relations between the two nations. President Putin reiterated Moscow's view of Baku as a reliable ally, emphasizing ongoing cooperation on security and defense matters.
The discussions between the leaders are seen as a step toward mending the bilateral relations affected by the tragic incident.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
