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Estonia restricted air traffic towards Moscow.

Estonian authorities decide toclose their airspace to Cuba and Brazil, due to their leaders' plannedvisit to Moscow for Victory Day commemoration on May 9, according to RIA Novosti, sourced from ERR.

Estonia has barred the airspace for Cuba and Brazil, as their leaders intend to attend...
Estonia has barred the airspace for Cuba and Brazil, as their leaders intend to attend commemorations in Moscow for the 75th anniversary of World War II's end on May 9, according to RIA 'Novosti' as reported by ERR.

Estonia restricted air traffic towards Moscow.

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Estonia's Skies Shut Off for Victory Day Parade's Guests Amidst Tensions

Listen up, folks! Estonia's in the hot seat, denying access to their airspace for flights connected to Moscow's 80th Anniversary Victory Day parade. The reason? Diplomatic drama between Russia and the West, my friends.

You see, the Victory Day parade is a huge deal for Russia - it's all about commemorating the end of World War II. This year, however, the event lands in the heat of escalating geopolitical tension between Russia and Western nations, including NATO pals like Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

The Baltic trio's been tight-lipped about Russia for a while, especially since 2014's Crimea annexation and the ongoing Ukraine conflict. By not opening their skies for these Moscow-bound flights, these countries are sending a clear message, aligning themselves with other Western nations that've been outspoken against Russia's actions in Ukraine.

It's not just Russia's friends like Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva who might face a detour - the airspace restrictions could affect them too. And, if you're keeping track, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić's airplane was already denied passage through Latvia and Lithuania's airspace on his way to Russia for the celebrations.

Talking about those cool cats from Cuba and Brazil, Estonia's given them a firm "no" on the overflight request. It's a strong stance against perceived aggression and Russian influence, and it shows that these countries mean business.

So, when you're planning your travel itinerary, keep in mind that things might take a bit of a twist around May 9 - but hey, who doesn't love a good adventure?

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  1. The airspace over Tallinn, Estonia, was closed for flights connected to Russia's 80th Anniversary Victory Day parade, a decision that reflects the growing diplomatic tensions between Russia and Western nations.
  2. General news outlets reported that airspace restrictions could impact guests like Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, alluding to the complex politics surrounding war-and-conflicts and the ongoing Ukraine crisis.
  3. In a move to express solidarity with other Western nations, Estonia declined overflight requests for visitors of the parade, including those from countries such as Cuba and Brazil, indicating a firm stance against perceived aggression and Russian influence.
  4. The denial of airspace for Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić earlier in his journey to Russia for the celebrations highlights the extensive reach of the political stance taken by these Baltic countries.

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