President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia told the Azerbaijani leader, Ilham Aliyev, in a phone call, “that the tragic incident took place in Russian airspace.”
Tag: International Relations
Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Worsens Amid Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Push: What to Know
Human rights organizations and residents describe the situation in the enclave as getting more desperate. Here is a closer look.
Has Russia’s Shadow Fleet Added Sabotage to Its List?
Russia has assembled a fleet of hundreds of vessels to covertly ship its oil. With so many ships at sea, the idea of using some to cause havoc may be proving irresistible to the Kremlin.
What We Know About the Ship Finland Seized Over Fears of Russian Sabotage
Finland seized an oil tanker that authorities believe might have deliberately cut vital undersea cables. Finnish authorities believe the tanker may be linked to Russia.
The Children Who Left Gaza
Sixteen young people evacuated from Gaza for treatment of dire injuries. Months later, they face new lives in an unfamiliar country.
Finland Seizes Ship After Undersea Power Cable to Estonia Is Cut
Finland seized an oil tanker after the latest in a series of disruptions to undersea infrastructure.
Azerbaijan Airlines Crash Investigators Focus on Russian Defenses as Possible Cause
Russian aviation authorities said the Azerbaijan Airlines plane had hit a flock of birds. But some experts cast doubt on that account, pointing to footage showing apparent holes in the fuselage.
In Tyre, Lebanon, a Somber Christmas Underlined by Trauma and Grief
The ancient Christian community in the coastal city of Tyre has little cause for celebration this year, with many mourning their dead and still rattled by months of Israeli bombardment.
Released From a Russian Prison, This Activist Got Right to Work
Vladimir Kara-Murza, a vehement critic of President Vladimir V. Putin, didn’t want to be part of a prisoner exchange. But he says more exchanges are needed.
Dutch Court Issues Prison Sentences Over Violence Against Israeli Soccer Fans
Five people were found guilty of crimes, including public violence, in relation to attacks targeting Israelis in Amsterdam last month.