Russia’s Skies No Longer Safe, Zelenskyy Warns Airlines

Ukraine has stated that civilian aviation is not a target, but President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a direct warning to airlines: they can no longer assume Russian airspace is safe. Speaking on the matter, he said that Russian airspace will “effectively be closing” for commercial carriers. The statement signals a major shift in flight safety assessments, urging carriers to reroute and avoid flying over the country. Ukrainian officials emphasize that the warning is not a threat but a factual assessment of current risks.