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VOA Russian: Putin's apology for downed plane not enough for Azerbaijan


Emergency specialists work at the crash site of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane near the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan, Dec. 25, 2024. (Kazakhstan Emergencies Ministry/Handout via Reuters)
Emergency specialists work at the crash site of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane near the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan, Dec. 25, 2024. (Kazakhstan Emergencies Ministry/Handout via Reuters)

VOA Russian speaks to regional experts who believe that President Vladimir Putin has unexpectedly found himself in a corner after it appears Russian air defense accidentally shot down an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane. Azerbaijan will not completely break away from Russia, but Baku's strong statements indicate that Russia's influence over the region will rapidly decrease.

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