The usual playbook begins..
1. Not us
2. Sorry
3. Sorry, yes it was us
4. Yes it was us, but it's your fault
5. Yes it was us, it was your fault and the issue is closed.
Used by all self-respecting dictators.
#Russia #Azerbaijan
Putin apologizes for Azerbaijan Airlines crash without saying Russia at fault – POLITICO
https://www.politico.eu/article/putin-apologizes-for-azerbaijan-airlines-crash-without-saying-russia-at-fault/