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Azerbaijan to file international lawsuits against Russia over Aktau plane crash, president says
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has announced that his country is preparing to file lawsuits in international courts against Russia regarding the Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 plane crash near Aktau on 25 December last year. The plane was en route from Baku to Grozny, and crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau on the Caspian Sea, killing 38 people. Aliyev said on Saturday that even though the circumstances of the incident are "as clear as day", Azerbaijan has received no meaningful response from Russia, seven months after the crash. Aliyev claimed that Azerbaijan has a clear understanding of what happened to the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) plane, "we know what happened, and we can prove it. And we know that Russian officials know what happened," Aliyev said speaking to media at a press event moderated by Jane Witherspoon, Euronews Bureau Chief in the Middle East. "The question is: why do they not do what any neighbour would do? Our requests or demands are absolutely natural: Admit that this accident was their fault," he remarked. Aliyev noted that the Azerbaijani prosecutor general has sent requests to the head of Russia's Investigative Committee, and has thus far only been informed that "the investigation is ongoing." He described this stance as counterproductive and reaffirmed Baku's intention to seek international justice. Azerbaijan has therefore informed Russia of its preparation of a dossier for a corresponding lawsuit, said Aliyev. Referring to the investigation into the Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 crash, which claimed 239 victims in 2014 and whose subsequent inquiry has lasted over a decade, he said "We are ready to wait ten years, but justice must win. And unfortunately, the situation, which is currently in limbo, does not contribute to the development of bilateral relations between Russia and Azerbaijan." Aliyev lays out Azerbaijan's demands Azerbaijan's demands, according to Aliyev, are a guilty plea from Russia, prosecution of those responsible for downing the plane, payment of compensation to the families of the victims and compensation for damages suffered by AZAL. On 4 February, a preliminary official report released by the Azerbaijani government showed that the plane had indeed been shot down by a Russian Pantsir-S air defence system. Azerbaijani government sources exclusively confirmed to Euronews as early as 26 December that a Russian surface-to-air missile caused the plane to crash. Aliyev's statement comes just hours after he reiterated Baku's unwavering support to Ukraine. "Azerbaijan unequivocally supports Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty, and internationally recognised borders," the Azerbaijani leader said in a statement as reported by local media. Solve the daily Crossword
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Azerbaijan to sue Russia over plane downing, demands justice and accountability
The crash, which occurred on 25 December 2023 as the AZAL flight travelled from Baku to Grozny, killed all 38 people on board. Three days later, Aliyev publicly stated, 'we can say with complete clarity that the plane was shot down by Russia' read more Thirty-eight people died when the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed on 25 December in Kazakhstan. Western experts said the jet was probably shot at from Russia. Reuters File Azerbaijan is preparing to file lawsuits against Russia in international courts over the downing of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 near the Kazakh city of Aktau in December last year, President Ilham Aliyev said on Saturday, accusing Moscow of stalling the investigation and failing to respond meaningfully to Baku's demands. The crash, which occurred on 25 December 2023 as the AZAL flight travelled from Baku to Grozny, killed all 38 people on board. Three days later, Aliyev publicly stated, 'we can say with complete clarity that the plane was shot down by Russia (…) We are not saying that it was done intentionally, but it was done.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Seven months on, no answers Aliyev said that despite the 'clear as day' circumstances of the incident, Azerbaijan has received no substantial reply from Russia. He noted that Baku's prosecutor general had contacted the head of Russia's Investigative Committee, only to be told that 'the investigation is ongoing.' Calling this position counterproductive, Aliyev said Azerbaijan had informed Russia of its plans to prepare a legal dossier for international proceedings. Drawing a comparison with the protracted probe into Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, he said, 'We are ready to wait ten years, but justice must win.' 'The situation, which is currently in limbo, does not contribute to the development of bilateral relations between Russia and Azerbaijan,' Aliyev warned, according to a report by Euronews. Baku demands admission, prosecution, and compensation The Azerbaijani leader reiterated that both Baku and Moscow had 'a clear understanding' of what happened to Flight 8243, and questioned why Russia had not responded 'as any neighbour would do in a similar situation.' Aliyev laid out four demands: a guilty plea from Russia, prosecution of those responsible for firing the missile, compensation to the victims' families, and damages to be paid to the national carrier AZAL. On 4 February, a preliminary Azerbaijani government report confirmed that a Russian Pantsir-S air defence system shot down the aircraft. According to Azerbaijani officials speaking to Euronews shortly after the crash, a Russian surface-to-air missile was responsible for the incident.
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2 days ago
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Azerbaijan to file lawsuits against Russia over Aktau plane crash
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has announced that his country is preparing to file lawsuits in international courts against Russia regarding the Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 plane crash near Aktau on 25 December last year. The plane was en route from Baku to Grozny, and crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau on the Caspian Sea, killing 38 people. Three days after the crash, Aliyev said in an address to the nation that "we can say with complete clarity that the plane was shot down by Russia (...) We are not saying that it was done intentionally, but it was done.' He later stated that Baku had made three demands to Russia in connection with the crash. According to Azerbaijani media outlet Minval, Aliyev said on Saturday that even though the circumstances of the incident are "as clear as day", Azerbaijan has received no meaningful response from Russia, seven months after the crash. Aliyev added that the Azerbaijani prosecutor general has sent requests to the head of Russia's Investigative Committee, and has thus far only been informed that "The investigation is ongoing." He described this stance as counterproductive and reaffirmed Baku's intention to seek international justice. Azerbaijan has therefore informed Russia of its preparation of a dossier for a corresponding lawsuit, said Aliyev. Referring to the investigation into the Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 crash, which claimed 239 victims in 2014 and whose subsequent inquiry has lasted over a decade, he said "We are ready to wait ten years, but justice must win. And unfortunately, the situation, which is currently in limbo, does not contribute to the development of bilateral relations between Russia and Azerbaijan." Aliyev lays out Azerbaijan's demands Aliyev claimed that Azerbaijan has a clear understanding of what happened to the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) plane, and that Russian officials also possess the same information. "The question arises: why don't they do as any neighbour would do in a similar situation?" he remarked. Azerbaijan's demands, according to Aliyev, are a guilty plea from Russia, prosecution of those responsible for downing the plane, payment of compensation to the families of the victims and compensation for damages suffered by AZAL. On 4 February, a preliminary official report released by the Azerbaijani government showed that the plane had indeed been shot down by a Russian Pantsir-S air defence system. Azerbaijani government sources exclusively confirmed to Euronews as early as 26 December that a Russian surface-to-air missile caused the plane to crash.
Perth Now
23-05-2025
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Investigation into the crash of an AZAL aircraft in Aktau has entered the stage of analyzing the collected materials. reports this was stated by Kazakhstan's Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev. According to him, data collection has been completed and specialists are currently studying the materials. During the investigation, Kazakhstani and international experts visited airports in Azerbaijan and Russia. Karabayev noted that as part of the investigation, Kazakhstani and international experts visited airports in Azerbaijan and Russia, including Baku, Grozny, and Rostov-on-Don.
Economic Times
27-04-2025
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- Economic Times
Pakistan ally Azerbaijan increases flights and trade with India
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads New Delhi: Azerbaijan, a traditional ally of Pakistan, has sought to expand people-to-people ties with India by launching Ahmedabad-Baku flights from July, in addition to the operational Delhi-Baku and Mumbai-Baku flights, in what could be a confidence-building measure between India and the former Soviet national air carrier, AZAL, will launch direct regular flights from Baku to Ahmedabad from July 4, according to people familiar with the matter. Flights will be operated four times a week - on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays - they said. The development comes close on the heels of Azerbaijan - among the few landlocked countries to operate a cargo ship in high seas - sending a cargo ship to deliver soda ash to the southern Indian ports.'Khojaly' of the Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company, operating in the Indian Ocean Region, for the first time delivered soda ash to the ports of Kattupalli and Kandla. AZAL currently operates regular flights to Mumbai and New Delhi. Flights on Mumbai-Baku route operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. From June 16, flights on this route are scheduled every day. Flights from Baku to New Delhi are operated on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. There has been a surge in Indian tourists visiting Azerbaijan over the years, with 2024 witnessing the highest number of tourists so far, said the people cited month, in a break from the past, during the visit of Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to Baku, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev did not touch upon the Kashmir issue during a joint press event. Besides, following the Pahalgam terrorist attack , the Azerbaijani government sent a condolence message to the Indian remains a key energy supplier to India with investments from Indian oil companies and during this year's energy week in India, a tripartite pact was signed to explore strategic opportunities in the energy sector.
