Pegasus cancels Moscow flights after Zelensky airspace call
Turkey's Pegasus Airlines has cancelled flights to Moscow after President Zelensky called for closing airspace over Russia, citing drone activity.
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Turkey's biggest private airline, Pegasus, has cancelled flights to Moscow. The move follows a call by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to close the airspace over Russia.
Zelensky said Ukraine would not attack civilian aircraft, but the scale of drones in Russian skies must be taken into account. His comments point to growing concerns about drone activity and the risk of escalation.
The cancellation is a notable step for a Turkish carrier, given Turkey's balancing act between Russia and Ukraine. It also reflects how the war is affecting civilian aviation and travel links.
No further details were given about the duration of the suspension or which specific routes are affected. The decision comes amid heightened tensions and follows other security incidents across Europe.
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| Claim | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| Pegasus Airlines cancelled flights to Moscow following Zelensky's call to close Russian airspace. | |
| Zelensky stated that Ukraine would not attack civilian aircraft, citing the scale of drones in Russian skies. |
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Channel 4 focused on the direct link between Zelensky's call and Pegasus's decision, presenting it as a concrete consequence of the Ukrainian president's statement. The report also highlighted Zelensky's reassurance that Ukraine would not target civilian aircraft, while stressing the drone threat.
- “Turkey's biggest private airline Pegasus has cancelled flights to Moscow after Ukraine's President Zelensky said he wanted to close the airspace over Russia.”
- “Mr Zelensky said Ukraine would not attack civilian aircraft, but the scale of drones in Russian skies must be taken into account.”
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