Estonian Airspace Prepared for Robert Fico's Flight: Reports indicate that Estonia is set to grant access to its airspace, facilitating Robert Fico's journey to Moscow for the Victory Day festivities on Red Square.
Holy Smokes, Fico's Trip to Moscow in Tatters!
(Estonian media reports that Estonia is set to close its airspace, barring Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico from attending the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on Red Square.)
Looks like Robert Fico's journey to Moscow for the Victory Day festivities has hit a major snag. Estonian media is buzzing about the potential closure of their airspace, barring the Slovak Prime Minister from flying in and attending the ceremonies on Red Square.
Slovakia holds a year-round permit for government flights through Estonia, yet the airspace has been denied for Fico's plane. Fico took to social media, venting his frustration, calling this a "deliberate attempt to thwart" his visit. He emphasizes that this move severely disrupts his schedule, but he'sstaunchly seekin' alternative routes to make it to the important meetings in Moscow[1][5].
The Baltic nations aren't holding back either. Lithuania and Latvia have also banned overflights for certain leaders traveling to Russia for the Victory Day parade. Estonia's Foreign Minister, Margus Tsahkna, has confirmed that Estonia will not be supporting the event by granting travel through its airspace[1][2][3].
It's worth noting that Fico's visit isn't about attending the main parade led by Russian President Vladimir Putin, but rather for other official bilateral engagements surrounding the event. The restrictions imposed by the Baltic countries reflect their politically charged stance and disagreement with the celebrations and Russia's actions in the region[5][4].
In a nutshell, it seems like Robert Fico's Moscow visit for the Victory Day commemorations is in jeopardy due to Estonia's potential closure of their airspace[1][5].
- Reports suggest that Estonia's planned airspace closure could impede Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's journey to Moscow for the Victory Day celebrations, as his plane may be barred from flying through.
- The Baltic nations, including Lithuania and Latvia, have likewise banned overflights for certain leaders heading to Russia, mirroring Estonia's stance on the issue.
- Estonia's Foreign Minister, Margus Tsahkna, has confirmed that Estonia will not support the event by granting travel through its airspace, further complicating Fico's travel plans.
- Despite not being focused on the main parade led by President Putin, the politically charged stance of the Baltic countries towards Russia's actions in the region may have contributed to the travel restrictions imposed on Fico's visit.
