Putin Expresses Regret to Azerbaijan Over Deadly Plane Crash, Investigation Ongoing
2024-12-28
NBC News
Russian President Vladimir Putin has apologized to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for the tragic crash of a civilian airliner that resulted in the loss of 38 lives. The Kremlin confirmed the apology on Saturday, as an investigation into the incident continues. The cause of the crash remains unclear, prompting a thorough probe into the circumstances surrounding the accident. With Putin's apology, attention turns to determining accountability and preventing such aviation disasters in the future, utilizing advanced aviation safety measures and accident investigation techniques.