Azerbaijan to File a Lawsuit Against Russia in International Court
Baku accuses Moscow of concealing information and demands compensation
Azerbaijan is preparing to file a lawsuit against Russia in an international court, demanding accountability and compensation for the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane over Aktau in January.
What Are Baku’s Accusations?
- According to Azerbaijan, the plane was shot down by a Pantsir-S missile, fragments of which have been recovered by investigators.
- Baku claims that Russian authorities are withholding key information and failing to provide a full account of the incident.
- A body of evidence is being compiled, including data from the crash site, technical analyses, and cockpit voice recordings.
What’s Next?
- Azerbaijani authorities are preparing to take the case to international judicial bodies.
- This may lead to new diplomatic tensions between Baku and Moscow.
- If the case is accepted, it could set a precedent for future international aviation disputes.
Moscow has yet to officially respond to the accusations. However, the legal battle could have a significant impact on Russian-Azerbaijani relations.
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