President Vladimir V. Putin attempted to explain the causes of the recent Azerbaijan Airlines crash, citing potential culprits like birds or gas canisters, despite evidence suggesting it was shot down by Russian air defenses.
President Ilham Aliyev publicly expressed his anger about the plane crash, criticizing attempts to deny the obvious facts as 'nonsensical and absurd,' clearly holding Russia accountable for the incident.
The recent incident between Putin and Aliyev highlights a significant shift in their relationship, with Aliyev now willing to publicly challenge Putin—a remarkable development given their longstanding camaraderie.
Aliyev's public assertion that Russia must acknowledge its responsibility for the plane crash indicates a growing confidence in Azerbaijan's position and reflects a change in regional power dynamics.
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