Chechen authorities recently announced that, "on Ramzan Kadyrovchr("39")s instructions, they are ready to provide financial and other assistance to the families of those killed or injured" in the crash of an AZAL flight traveling from Baku to Grozny, Olaylar reports.

However, a source in Azerbaijan's Presidential Administration told Day.Az that the country does not need or intend to accept such assistance.

"Azerbaijan does not require any aid. Neither the state nor its citizens will accept this offer. We are fully capable of supporting our citizens and will continue to do so. What Azerbaijan demands is an acknowledgment of the incident, an apology, and appropriate compensation," the source said.

• Azerbaijan
• Presidential Administration
• Assistance
• Chechnya