Russia, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan

Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan "does not look like" bird strike as Russia suggested, experts say
Experts say evidence in the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan points to a possible midair explosion, not an encounter with a flock of birds.
Kazakhstan crash: Did Russia or Ukraine shoot down Azerbaijan Airlines plane? Videos fuel conspiracy theories
Azerbaijan is in mourning on Friday following the devastating crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 passenger plane near Aktau, Kazakhstan. The crash, which occurred on the morning of December 25,
Did Russian air defence down the Azerbaijani plane in Kazakhstan?
Russian aviation authorities did not allow the plane to land in any of the multiple airports nearby, forcing the pilots to fly over the stormy Caspian Sea to try to land in the western Kazakh city of Aktau. The plane crashed close to Aktau airport.
News Wrap: At least 38 dead after Azerbaijan Airlines crash in Kazakhstan
In our news wrap Wednesday, at least 38 are dead after an Azerbaijan Airlines flight crashed in Kazakhstan, Ukraine says Russia launched an extensive missile and drone attack on the country’s energy and fuel infrastructure,
Germany blames Russian war in Ukraine for deadly Azerbaijan plane crash
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday blamed the Russian war in Ukraine for the deadly Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan. "Russia's brutal war against Ukraine is affecting more and more innocent people - even outside Ukraine. This is shown by the air disaster in Aktau, which must be fully investigated," Scholz wrote on X.
Azerbaijani anger over plane crash grows, in deepening schism with Russia
In the crash’s aftermath, Azerbaijan has unleashed rare and stinging criticism of Russia, with the country’s president saying Moscow’s response has caused “surprise, regret and rightful indignation.”
Flight Data From Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash Sent to Kazakhstan Officials
The extraction of flight data from the Brazilian-made Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan last month was completed at a lab run by Brazil's air force, according to a statement released by the entity on Monday.
Azerbaijan Piles Blame on Russia Over Downed Plane: 'We Want Justice'
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev accused Russia of "an attempt to hush up" the downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines jet last month.
'Absurd versions' — Azerbaijan's president accuses Russia, condemns Putin’s denial of involvement in plane crash
"The blame for this disaster lies with representatives of the Russian Federation," Ilham Aliyev said on Jan. 6.
Russia 'Guilty' Over Downed Azerbaijan Plane: Azeri President
Azerbaijan's president said on Monday that Russia was "guilty" over the downing of an airline last month that Baku says was shot by Russian air defences.
Azerbaijan demands justice after Russian missile tragedy
We demand justice, we demand punishment for those responsible, we demand full transparency - said the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, referring to the plane crash caused by a Russian missile. He also accused Moscow of attempting to cover up the incident.
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Ukraine calls for fair investigation into Kazakhstan plane crash – Sybiha
The crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane is horrific. We express our condolences to Azerbaijan,” the statement read. Sybiha ...
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This matters because, if true, all it would take to stop the bloodshed is for the West to close the door to NATO and stop ...
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Kazakh leader calls Russia invincible, Ukraine trying to withstand with West’s help
"Since the start of the hostilities in Ukraine, Kazakhstan has been favoring the beginning of negotiations to achieve peace. I want to stress that we do not insist anywhere on our mediation and we ...
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Kazakhstan struggles to reduce dependence on Russian routes for oil exports
Initial indicators suggest oil exports from Kazakhstan were unchanged or higher in 2024 despite an unplanned drop in the ...
Plane that crashed in Kazakhstan was shot down by Russian air defence system – Ukraine's Centre for Countering Disinformation
An Azerbaijan Airlines plane, which crashed in Kazakhstan on 26 December, was downed by a Russian surface-to-air missile ...
Plane crash probe in Kazakhstan underway as speculation mounts about possible Russian involvement
After an Azerbaijan Airlines jet crashed in Kazakhstan, speculation mounted about why the plane went down and whether ...
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How strategic neutrality catapulted Kazakhstan to ‘Middle Power’ status
Astana has struck a happy medium between neither antagonising nor warming up to an increasingly belligerent Moscow, while ...
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Tokayev Addresses Kazakhstan’s Foreign Policy Dynamics
ASTANA – In a wide-ranging interview on Jan. 3, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed Kazakhstan’s foreign policy, reflecting on the dynamics of relations with Russia, China, and the United States ...