The Civil Aviation Conundrum Deepens as Moscow Responds to Zelensky's Threat The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has taken a worrying turn in the skies above, threatening international civil aviation norms.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently warned Russian airlines and insurance companies that they would be targeted if their aircraft ventured into Ukrainian airspace, prompting a chain reaction of cancellations and disruptions.
Moscow's transport minister, Andrei Nikitin, has sought to reassure the public that Russia will "not allow any significant disruption to civil aviation. " However, recent events suggest otherwise.