War in the Skies: Ukraine's Escalation and the Risks of Russian Airspace The situation on the ground is nothing new, but the latest developments in the war between Russia and Ukraine have a unique angle: airspace.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for airlines to avoid flying over Russian territory, sparking concern among Western carriers.
For most Western airlines, avoiding Russia has been standard procedure since 2022, when Moscow launched its full scale invasion of Ukraine.