Serbian President's Flight to Moscow Delayed in Baku Amid Airspace Restrictions
Aleksandar Vučić's journey to commemorate WWII victory paused due to regional tensions and airspace blocks.
The flight of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić to Moscow was delayed in Baku, Azerbaijan, due to restrictions imposed on air travel in the region amidst ongoing conflicts between Russia and Ukraine.
Vučić's aircraft was initially prevented from proceeding to its destination upon arrival at Baku's airport, with officials citing a lack of permission for the flight to continue due to the current geopolitical situation.
After several hours of waiting, Vučić was eventually cleared to continue his journey.
This incident occurred as Vučić was en route to participate in celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory in World War II. Prior to this, Latvia and Lithuania had explicitly denied permission for Vučić's flight to traverse their airspace on its way to Russia.
Additionally, the European Union has repeatedly advised Serbia to align its foreign policy with EU standards and impose sanctions on Russia, a recommendation that the Serbian government has actively resisted, citing historically strong ties with Moscow.
Compounding the situation, several airports across Russia have faced closures due to drone attacks from Ukraine, leading to operational restrictions at Moscow's airports.
Vučić is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday and is expected to participate in the subsequent military parade commemorating the victory in World War II.
Vučić's aircraft was initially prevented from proceeding to its destination upon arrival at Baku's airport, with officials citing a lack of permission for the flight to continue due to the current geopolitical situation.
After several hours of waiting, Vučić was eventually cleared to continue his journey.
This incident occurred as Vučić was en route to participate in celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory in World War II. Prior to this, Latvia and Lithuania had explicitly denied permission for Vučić's flight to traverse their airspace on its way to Russia.
Additionally, the European Union has repeatedly advised Serbia to align its foreign policy with EU standards and impose sanctions on Russia, a recommendation that the Serbian government has actively resisted, citing historically strong ties with Moscow.
Compounding the situation, several airports across Russia have faced closures due to drone attacks from Ukraine, leading to operational restrictions at Moscow's airports.
Vučić is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday and is expected to participate in the subsequent military parade commemorating the victory in World War II.
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