Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his apologies to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev following a devastating plane crash that occurred earlier this week. The crash, which took place in Russian airspace, resulted in the tragic loss of 38 lives, with 29 survivors. Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his apologies to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev following a devastating plane crash that occurred earlier this week. The crash, which took place in Russian airspace, resulted in the tragic loss of 38 lives, with 29 survivors.