Putin Expresses Regret Over Airliner Crash Amidst Ongoing Tensions

Fri Mar 14 2025 15:17:33 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Putin Expresses Regret Over Airliner Crash Amidst Ongoing Tensions

President Putin conveys condolences to Azerbaijan after a tragic plane crash, yet refrains from accepting full responsibility for the incident.


Following the accidental downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane, President Vladimir Putin has extended his apologies to Azerbaijan's leader while implying the crash was amid military operations involving Ukrainian drones. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of commercial air travel in regions laced with geopolitical conflicts.


In a heartfelt yet carefully worded statement, Russian President Vladimir Putin has reached out to Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev to express regret over the tragic downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Russian airspace this Christmas Day, which claimed the lives of 38 people. However, it is notable that Putin did not explicitly state that Russia bore responsibility for the crash.

Putin characterized the crash as a "tragic incident" that coincided with heightened military activity in the area, where Russian air defense systems were engaged in repelling Ukrainian drone attacks. Reports indicate that the plane encountered difficulty while attempting to land at Grozny in Chechnya, prompting the crew to divert and ultimately crash land in Kazakhstan, resulting in fatalities and injuries among the 67 passengers on board.

The Kremlin's public communication following the incident marks the first acknowledgment from Putin, who offered condolences and well-wishes to those affected. Russian aviation authorities previously commented on the regional tensions, describing the situation as "very complicated" due to ongoing drone incursions.

Azerbaijani officials have yet to accuse Russia of wrongdoing but have pointed to "external interference" as a factor in the crash, suggesting that electronic jamming may have compromised the plane's navigation systems. American defense sources have also indicated a belief that Russian actions may have led to the incident.

In their conversation, Putin noted the plane’s multiple unsuccessful landing attempts and the concurrent military actions taking place in the Chechnya region. Both Russia and Azerbaijan have initiated investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash, highlighting ongoing concerns about air safety in conflict-affected regions.

This developing story continues to unfold, with more details anticipated as investigations proceed.

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