Norway PM says Zelenskyy's plane 'almost hit' by drone en route to Oslo
OSLO: Ukraine and Moldova on Wednesday played down claims from Norway’s prime minister that a plane carrying President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was almost hit by a drone as it flew to Oslo.
- Why it matters
- If confirmed, it would indicate Russian targeting of the Ukrainian president's movement; the dispute over what occurred signals disagreement on the scale or nature of the threat.
- Most affected
- Ukraine's leadership — Exposed to potential aerial threats during travel, or account of threats publicly questioned.
- Likely next
- Whether Ukraine or Moldova issues a detailed statement on what happened to Zelenskyy's aircraft during the flight.
Also reported by: CBS News, Euronews, The Japan Times, Deutsche Welle, Ukrinform, The Straits Times, Manchester Evening News, Daily Record, Belfast Live, Japan Today, Yorkshire Live, South China Morning Post, Daily Sabah, Kyiv Post, Times of Oman
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