The Ukrainian leader has warned that international civilian aviation will no longer be safe in Russian skies
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said there can be no “negotiations with terrorists,” responding to Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky’s threat against civilian aviation over Russia.
Zelensky warned foreign airlines, insurers and governments on Tuesday that Ukraine’s expanding long-range drone campaign would increasingly endanger civilian flights over the country.
“The safe days in Russia’s skies are over,” Zelensky said.
Putin was asked to respond to the remarks at a press conference on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday.
“If this was said out loud, then it is simply a move toward state terrorism,” Putin said.
“I would also draw attention to the fact that they are asking us to resume negotiations; they are asking for face-to-face meetings,” he added.
There are no negotiations with terrorists.
Putin added that Moscow would find a way to respond if Kiev’s threats resulted in any tragedies.
“Let no one doubt that,” he said.
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September 2, 2026 at 02:03AM
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