Azerbaijan is mourning the loss of 38 lives from a recent plane crash on Christmas Day, which has fueled frustration towards Russia.
Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 faced a catastrophic situation after allegedly being fired upon in Russian airspace, resulting in a crash in Kazakhstan.
While President Putin apologized for the "tragic incident," he has not officially accepted responsibility, further angering Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev is demanding accountability, drawing comparisons to a past incident where Azerbaijan took responsibility for an episode involving Russia.
The incident risks straining the historically complex relationship between Azerbaijan and Russia, despite ongoing trade ties; experts emphasize the need for Russia to address the situation appropriately.
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