Russia Pledges Aviation Safety After Ukraine Warns of Drone Activity in Russian Airspace

Russia has pledged to maintain civil aviation safety after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned that Ukrainian drone operations have made Russian airspace unsafe. Ukraine officially notified the International Civil Aviation Organization of the safety concerns. Flight cancellations and delays were reported at Moscow airports, with carriers including Flydubai and Pegasus Airlines adjusting operations. While European and U.S. airlines do not fly over Russia, carriers from China, Turkey, and Gulf states continue to use the airspace. Aviation risk experts anticipate continued drone and missile activity through 2026.