Putin Apologizes for Azerbaijan Plane Crash

• Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized to Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev for the tragic crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan, which killed 38 people.
• The Kremlin stated that Russian air defenses were active due to Ukrainian drone attacks at the time of the crash, but did not confirm if they were responsible for downing the plane.
• Investigations are ongoing, with initial findings suggesting external interference, and both Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan have opened inquiries into the incident.

Source: Times Now News, Mint, Outlook, Asianet Newsable, The Times Of India