Amidst the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, Putin and Aliyev met in Tajikistan. This meeting holds critical importance for the future of relations between the two countries.

At the beginning of the meeting, Putin discussed the AZAL plane crash that occurred on December 25, 2024. He emphasized that the first cause was the presence of a Ukrainian drone in the sky.

Putin reiterated that they are providing all possible support for the investigation. Aliyev thanked Putin for the detailed information and expressed that relations between the two countries are developing.

Aliyev stated that Russia should pay compensation and that they would appeal to international justice for clarification of the incident. This situation is seen as an important step for the future of relations between the two countries.