Azerbaijan has taken a significant step by holding Russia accountable for the plane crash that claimed 38 lives and drew international attention. Following the crash of an Embraer 190 passenger aircraft belonging to Azerbaijan Airlines in Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan implemented its first sanction against Russia. As part of this measure, the maximum stay for Russian citizens in Azerbaijan has been reduced from 180 days to 90 days.
The Plane Crash and Subsequent Developments
The Azerbaijan Airlines plane, flying from Baku to Grozny, crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on December 25, 2024. The tragedy resulted in the deaths of 38 people, while 29 passengers survived with injuries. Azerbaijan claimed that the aircraft was brought down by a Russian missile, leading to a major tragedy.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, in a statement following the crash, asserted that the aircraft was hit in Russian airspace and rendered uncontrollable by radio-electronic interference. He declared, “Russia must compensate the Azerbaijani state and the injured passengers for the damage caused.”
New Sanction on Russian Citizens
According to Azerbaijan’s new regulation, Russian citizens can now stay in Azerbaijan for only 90 days within a year, compared to the previous 180-day limit. This change significantly restricts the residence duration of Russian nationals in the country.
Russia’s Reaction and Future Developments
Azerbaijan’s move marks the beginning of a new phase in relations between the two nations following the tragic crash in Kazakhstan. The demand for compensation from Russia to Azerbaijan and those affected by the incident may shape the course of diplomatic ties in the coming period.
This sanction by Azerbaijan not only heightens political tension between the two countries but could also influence regional relations. How Russia and Azerbaijan will navigate this matter within the framework of international law is expected to become clearer in the days ahead.
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