President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia offered apologies for the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane that occurred in Russian airspace, claiming responsibility indirectly.
Azerbaijan's presidential office confirmed the apology and went further to state that the plane experienced 'external physical and technical interference' leading to the crash.
President Ilham Aliyev emphasized the importance of accountability, noting that the crash resulted from disruptions caused by Russian air defense systems.
The plane crash, resulting in 38 fatalities, raised questions about the safety of air travel in a region experiencing military conflict.
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