April 15, 2026
Russia and Azerbaijan say they have settled all issues related to the 2024 AZAL plane crash, including compensation
The foreign ministries of Russia and Azerbaijan have published a joint statement saying they have reached a “proper settlement” of issues arising from the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) passenger plane crash in December 2024.
TL;DR
- Russia and Azerbaijan have reached a settlement regarding the 2024 AZAL plane crash.
- Compensation payments related to the crash have been resolved.
- The statement highlights a mutual commitment to developing allied relations.
- The crash was caused by an unintentional action of Russia's air defense system.
- The AZAL Embraer E190 crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 people.
- Vladimir Putin acknowledged Russia's air defense system brought down the plane in October 2025.
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