Azerbaijan's Aliyev Demands Russia Admit Guilt and Pay Compensation for Flight 8243 Crash Following Putin's Apology

Dec 29, 2024, 11:59 AM

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has issued a formal demand to Russia regarding the recent crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243. Aliyev called for Moscow to admit guilt, punish those responsible, and provide compensation to victims' families. The president accused Russia of attempting to conceal the circumstances surrounding the incident, which he claims involved the plane being shot down by ground fire. Aliyev's statements follow a previous apology from Russian President Vladimir Putin concerning the tragedy, which occurred in Russian airspace. The Azerbaijani government is seeking accountability and reparations in light of the incident, which has escalated tensions between the two countries.