World · 2 September 2026
Zelensky warns airlines that Russian airspace is now fully dangerous
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Ukraine's president urged airlines to avoid Russian airspace, stating it is becoming "completely dangerous" due to escalating drone strikes. Most Western carriers already avoid Russia, but airlines from countries like China still use it for Europe-Asia routes. Russia's president, Vladimir Putin, called Zelensky's warning a "declaration of state terrorism."
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