Vladimir Putin expressed deep condolences to the families of those who died in the crash and acknowledged the tragic incident, but stopped short of implicating Russia's role.
Despite acknowledging the incident, statements from the Russian government did not confirm any direct responsibility or involvement in the crash, leaving room for speculation.
The investigation is ongoing, with suggestions from Azerbaijani officials leaning towards the belief that the plane was indeed struck midair during the Ukrainian attacks.
Experts pointed to the potential panic among Russian air defense operatives during a Ukrainian drone attack, raising questions about whether their actions inadvertently caused the plane crash.
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