Aliyev, Russia and Azerbaijan

Diplomatic rift over AZAL crash: Will Aliyev’s demands change Russia-Azerbaijan relations forever?
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev is pressuring Vladimir Putin to acknowledge Russia's responsibility for the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) plane crash. He accuses Russian representatives of attempting to "cover up the incident,
Aliyev calls on Russia to fully admit causing Azerbaijan plane crash
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has demanded a full admission of responsibility from Russia for causing the recent Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan and has called for those responsible to be punished.
Azerbaijan's Aliyev wants Russia to accept guilt over downed plane
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday (December 29) that he wanted Russia to accept it was guilty of downing a passenger plane that crashed last week, killing 38 people, adding that some in Russia had lied about the cause of the disaster.
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.”
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.
Azerbaijan demands justice after Russian missile downing
We demand justice, we demand punishment for those responsible, and we demand full transparency, — said the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, regarding the plane crash caused by a Russian missile.
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Azerbaijan's President Aliyev calls Armenia 'fascist state, threat to region'
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Jan. 7 called Armenia effectively a "fascist state," adding that Baku might have no ...
Azer News11d
President Ilham Aliyev confronts tragedy of plane crash with swift action and principled leadership [ANALYSIS]
In a recent interview with Azerbaijan Television, President Ilham Aliyev offered his reflections on the tragic crash of an ...
Eurasianet on MSN10d
News analysis: Aliyev keeping pressure on Putin over airliner crash
Putin and Aliyev are similar in many ways – authoritarian-minded, intolerant of criticism and firmly in charge of their ...
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Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev accused Moscow on Sunday of having tried to hide the cause of a deadly jet crash this week and called for Russia to admit "guilt" in the ...
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev accused Moscow on Sunday of having tried to hide the cause of a deadly jet crash this week and called for Russia to admit "guilt" in the disaster, saying the plane ...
Azer News12d
President Ilham Aliyev reveals several facts regarding causes of plane crash
In an interview with Azerbaijan Television, President Ilham Aliyev disclosed several facts concerning the causes of the ...
AFP on MSN12d
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday the Azerbaijani Airlines passenger which crashed this week, killing 38 of the 67 people onboard, was shot at from Russia.
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday the Azerbaijani Airlines passenger which crashed this week, killing 38 of the 67 people onboard, was shot at from Russia. We also know that ...
Armenia warns of escalation risk after Azeri leader calls it 'fascist'
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has accused neighbouring Armenia of posing a "fascist" threat that needs to be destroyed, ...
Azer News5d
President Ilham Aliyev congratulates Orthodox Christian community of Azerbaijan on Christmas Day
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has congratulated the country`s Orthodox Christian community on ...