Summary
President Vladimir Putin of Russia has agreed to compensate Azerbaijan for the accidental downing of an Azerbaijani passenger plane by Russian air defense last year. The incident caused the deaths of 38 people and strained relations between Russia and Azerbaijan. Putin met with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev to discuss the matter and promised a thorough investigation and appropriate compensation.
Key Facts
- A Russian missile accidentally hit an Azerbaijani passenger plane on December 25, 2024.
- The crash killed 38 out of 67 people on board.
- The plane was traveling from Baku to Grozny and crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan.
- Azerbaijani authorities said the plane was denied landing permission in Russia.
- President Putin acknowledged Russia's responsibility and offered compensation.
- The incident strained relations between Russia and Azerbaijan for several months.
- Russia and Azerbaijan are working on restoring their bilateral relations.
