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Ukraine signals readiness for air ceasefire negotiations

Ukraine is prepared to consider a ceasefire in the air with Russia as a potential starting point for realistic negotiations, Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to the head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, said in an interview with Italy’s Corriere della Sera on Aug. 12.

13 August 2025, 04:45 PM

Russia to close airspace over Kapustin Yar on May 12–13

Russia will close the airspace over the Kapustin Yar missile range, from where it launched an intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine, Militarnyi reported, citing an aviation notice on May 10.

10 May 2025, 01:09 PM

Russia pushes US to lift Aeroflot ban, EU blocks efforts

Moscow is pressing Washington to open U.S. airspace to Russian airlines, particularly state-owned Aeroflot, as a condition for a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine, Politico reported on April 18, citing an anonymous European Commission official.

19 April 2025, 02:29 PM

Poland seeking first flights to Ukraine after airspace reopens

Poland is positioning itself to be the first country to restore air travel with Ukraine after the country’s airspace is reopened, Pawel Kowal, Poland’s government representative for Ukraine’s reconstruction, said during a press conference, news agency Ukrinform reported on April 17.

18 April 2025, 11:52 AM

Moldova criticizes drone airspace violation during Russian strike on Ukraine

Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the violation of its airspace by an unidentified drone during Russia's attack on Ukraine, Newsmaker reported on Feb. 4.

4 February 2025, 01:15 PM

Russian drones flood Belarusian airspace during overnight attack on Ukraine

At least 21 Russian Shahed-type attack drones flew into Belarus, including three directly from Russian territory, the Belaruski Gayun monitoring group reported on Telegram on Dec. 3, detailing their routes during the overnight attack on Ukraine.

3 December 2024, 03:26 PM

NATO airspace breaches by Russian drones underscore European security risks, Kirby says

The U.S. is “watching closely” and “in close touch with Allies and partners” after Russian drones violated NATO airspace in Latvia and Romania, National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said during the Sept. 9 press briefing.

10 September 2024, 12:46 PM

Belarusian fighter jet engages Russian drone entering its airspace

A Russian drone entered Belarusian airspace during the latest mass drone attack on Ukraine in the early hours of Aug. 29, according to the monitoring group Belarusian Hajun.

29 August 2024, 01:50 PM

Space body flies over Ukraine: social media users discuss nature of phenomenon

A space object was seen falling in several regions of Ukraine overnight on Aug. 16. In particular, the phenomenon was seen in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Sumy oblasts, according to posts in various regional social media groups.

17 August 2024, 12:55 PM

Europe's Ariane 6 heavy rocket successfully launches from French Guiana spaceport on first attempt – Video

Europe's new Ariane 6 heavy rocket, which replaced the decommissioned Ariane 5, has made its first successful flight from the European spaceport in French Guiana on July 9.

10 July 2024, 02:23 PM

Russia violates Finland's airspace for the first time since Finland joined NATO

A Russian military aircraft violated Finland's airspace over the Gulf of Finland near the Finnish city of Loviisa on June 10 - the first time since Finland joined NATO, Finland's Defense Ministry reported.

11 June 2024, 11:05 AM

Major Iranian airports cancel flights amid possible Israeli retaliation fears

Several Iranian airports, including the capital's Imam Khomeini International, have suspended all flights until the morning of April 15 following Tehran's overnight drone and missile attack on Israel, Reuters reported on April 14, citing Iranian state media.

14 April 2024, 05:24 PM

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