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"Putin Apologizes to Azerbaijani President After AZAL Plane Crash"

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Putin Offers Condolences for Azerbaijan Air Crash, Avoids Full Blame

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Rusia President Acknowledges Tragedy but Links it to Ukrainian Drone Attack

Moscow – In a somber phone call, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to his Azeri counterpart, Ilham Aliyev, following the tragic crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) plane, which resulted in 38 fatalities. However, Putin was swift to distance Russia from full blame, citing a Ukrainian drone attack in the region.

As reported by The Telegraph, Putin made the call on Monday, December 30, 2024, to Aliyev. During the conversation, he offered his sympathies while explaining that Russian air defense units had responded to a Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) incursion near the southern Russian city of Grozny, the intended destination of the ill-fated AZAL flight.

Putin’s statement, while acknowledging the tragedy, did not directly link it to the actions of Russian air defenses. Conversely, Azerbaijan has officially stated that Russia bears full responsibility for the incident.

"The damage to the plane’s fuselage and injuries sustained by passengers and crew were caused by foreign objects that entered the cabin during the flight," Aliyev stated, referencing eyewitness accounts from survivors and flight attendants that implicated external physical impact and technical disruptions.

Aliyev pressed Putin and related parties to accept responsibility. In response, Putin assured Aliyev that a criminal case has been opened by the Russian Investigative Committee and pledged transparent updates throughout the investigation. The White House had previously indicated that preliminary findings pointed to Russian air defense activities as the cause of the crash.

Historical parallels were drawn between this incident and the downing of MH17 over eastern Ukraine in 2013, also linked to pro-Moscow separatists. The AZAL crash, though less deadly with 67 souls on board, has left Azerbaijan demanding answers andcompensation.

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Zelensky Strikes Back: A Response to Putin’s apology for Downed Azerbaijan Jet

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Title: Putin’s Apology After Plane Crash Sparks Zelensky’s Outrage

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In an unexpected turn of events, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s expression of condolences for the Azerbaijani plane crash in Kazakhstan has drawn a fiery response from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The incident, which saw a plane carrying 67 passengers crashes with 38 fatalities, has sparked a political firestorm.

The ill-fated flight, an Embraer jet with the call sign J2-8243, was en route from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Russia. However, it diverted its course across the Caspian Sea before crashing in Kazakhstan. Russian aviation experts initially suspected a bird strike, although investigations are ongoing.

Putin, in a rare display of sympathy, contacted Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev to express Russia’s sorrow over the calamity. However, his conciliatory gesture has been met with brutal criticism from Zelensky, who compared the plane crash to the MH-17 disaster in 2014, where a Russian-backed rebel group was suspected of shooting down a Malaysian Airlines plane.

Zelensky, in a phone call to Aliyev following Putin’s apology, urged the international community to pressure Russia to halt its "lies" surrounding the crash. He accused Moscow of "fake news" comparable to its stance on the MH-17 tragedy.

The plane crash has also rippled through the aviation industry, with several airlines, including Flydubai and El Al, temporarily suspending flights to Russia. The incident comes at a time when relations between Russia and the West are already frayed due to the conflict in Ukraine.

Meanwhile, Kazakhstan, a key Russian ally, has remained largely silent on the matter, while some Azerbaijani officials have called for an apology from Moscow. The fate of the flight and the controversy surrounding it continue to unfold, with the world watching and waiting for more evidence and official statements.

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Pro-Ukraine Militants Prioritize Detention of Russian-Backed Fighters after Defeat

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North Korean Soldier Captured, Later Dies in Ukraine War

A soldier from North Korea (DPRK) has been captured while fighting in Russia’s war against Ukraine, according to South Korean intelligence. The soldier, who was taken prisoner by Ukrainian forces, later died from his injuries.

AFP reports that Pyongyang has dispatched thousands of troops to bolster Russian forces, including in the border region of Kursk where Ukraine launched surprise attacks in August. One of these soldiers was captured alive by Ukrainian forces on Thursday (26/12) but his location remains unknown.

Several hours later, South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) confirmed the soldier’s death. "It has been confirmed that the DPRK soldier who was captured alive on December 26 has since died from his wounds," the NIS said in a statement.

This news comes days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that nearly 3,000 North Korean troops have been "killed or wounded" since they joined Russian forces in battles. South Korean intelligence previously reported that around 1,000 DPRK citizens have been killed or wounded, attributing the high casualty rate to unfamiliar battlefield environments and inadequate skills to counter drone attacks.

North Korea and Russia have strengthened their military ties since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. A key defense treaty signed in June between Pyongyang and Moscow entered into force this month, hailed by Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "breakthrough document."

However, North Korea’s increasing involvement in Russia’s war against Ukraine has been described by Ukraine’s allies as a "dangerous expansion" of the conflict. South Korea’s military believes that the DPRK is aiming to modernize its conventional war capabilities through combat experience gained in Ukraine, while NATO chief Mark Rutte suggested that Moscow is supporting Pyongyang’s missile and nuclear programs in exchange for military support.

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) reported on Monday that North Korea is reportedly preparing additional troop rotations or deployments and has supplied Russian forces with 240mm rocket launchers and 170mm self-propelled artillery. North Korea’s involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war has raised alarms in Seoul.

Watch also: Video – ‘South Korea: 100 DPRK Soldiers Killed While Aiding Russia Against Ukraine’

Sources include AFP and South Korean intelligence.

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Russian Missile Allegedly Downs Azeri Jet; Kremlin Denies Involvement

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Russia–Downed Missile Suspected in crash-in-kazakhstan-over-60-onboard-after-passenger-jet-crashes/” title=”<p><strong>Plane Crash in Kazakhstan: Over 60 Onboard After Passenger Jet Crashes</strong></p>”>Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash, Killing 38 in Kazakhstan

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In a tragic turn of events, a suspected Russian missile has been pinpointed as the possible cause of the notorious Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan, resulting in the loss of 38 lives. The Kremlin has since addressed these allegations.

Citing sources from the Associated Foreign Press (AFP), an investigation into the incident has revealed that Azerbaijan and American officials are convinced that a Russian-fired missile was the culprit behind the tragic downing of the Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane.

While not disclosing identities, an official confirmed that it was a Russian Pantsir-S air defense system that launched the fatal missile. The New York Times, Euronews, and Anadolu news agencies have echoed this claim.

Expert analysis from aviation and military specialists suggests that the plane may have been inadvertently struck due to its proximity to the airspace where Ukrainian drones have reportedly been active.

However, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov urged caution against speculation, noting, "It’s wrong to make any hypotheses before the investigation’s conclusion."

President Vladimir Putin has extended his condolences over the incident, according to Peskov.

Euronews, citing sources from Azerbaijan’s government, reported that shrapnel from the explosion struck passengers and crew mid-flight.

An anonymous US official also shared that early indications pointed toward a Russian anti-aircraft system targeting the plane.

Following the discovery of the black box, Kazakh authorities have confirmed the fact-finding mission’s progress. Azerbajan Airlines initially blamed the crash on a bird strike but later retracted this statement.

The tragic event unfolded on Wednesday when an Embraer 190 aircraft, carrying 67 passengers and crew, suddenly veered off course and plummeted near Aktau, Kazakhstan’s oil and gas hub. Rescue operations rescued 29 survivors, including three children, with the remaining 38 meeting unfortunate fates.

Azerbaijan’s flight AJ270 was due to head westwards from Baku to Grozny in Russia’s Chechnya region. Instead, it took a sharp detour across the Caspian Sea.

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Syrian First Lady’s Divorce Affects Russia-Syria Relations

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Rusia Refutes Rumors of Asma Al-Assad’s Divorce and Departure

Jakarta – Russia has dismissed reports suggesting that the wife of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, divorce from Bashar al-Assad …”>Asma al-Assad, is planning to file for divorce and leave Russia. Russia maintains that these rumors do not align with reality.

Initial media reports indicated that Asma al-Assad, who was born in the UK, intended to seek a divorce and depart from Russia. It was alleged that she had expressed her dissatisfaction with her life in Moscow and wished to relocate to London. However, Russia has since denied these claims, stating they are not factual.

"Absolutely not, that is not true," said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov to journalists in Moscow on Wednesday, as reported by BBC and Anadolu Agency (25/12/2024).

Assad, who governed Syria for nearly 25 years, fled to Russia after anti-regime groups took control of Damascus, effectively ending the Baath Party‘s 61-year rule, which had been in power since 1963.

Rusia also refuted claims that Assad was being detained in Moscow and that his assets have been frozen.

Russia, a staunch ally of the Assad regime, provided military support throughout the Syrian civil war.

Asma al-Assad, a dual Syrian-British citizen, reportedly faced resistance from UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy regarding her possible return to the UK. Lammy stated that she is a sanctioned individual and would not be welcome in the UK.

"I want to ensure that she is considered a sanctioned individual, not welcome in the UK," Lammy said while addressing parliament earlier this month.

He further elucidated that he would do "everything in his power" to prevent any member of the Assad family from finding refuge in the UK.

Asma al-Assad, now 49, was born in the UK to Syrian parents in 1975 and was raised in Acton, west London. She moved to Syria in 2000 at the age of 25 and married her husband just months after he succeeded his father as president.

During her 24 years as First Lady of Syria, Mrs. Assad garnered significant attention from Western media outlets.

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