Russian airspace

Russia’s relationship with a neighboring ally is spiraling after a deadly plane crash likely caused by air defenses
January 8, 2025
The deadly Azerbaijani plane crash on Christmas Day is souring Russia's attempt to keep Baku close.Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev has repeatedly said Russia shot down the plane, and is demanding...
Putin apologises for plane crash, without saying Russia at fault
December 28, 2024
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has apologised to the president of neighbouring Azerbaijan for the downing of a commercial airliner in Russian airspace, in which 38 people were killed - but...