Can Putin's 'Flying Kremlin' travel through EU airspace to Budapest?

Can Putin's 'Flying Kremlin' Travel Through EU Airspace to Budapest?

The Russian president's proposed visit to Budapest, Hungary next month, hangs in the balance as he requires special permission to fly over EU airspace. The 747 plane carrying Putin has four engines and is equipped with advanced defense systems, a far cry from commercial airliners.

Putin's presidential jet, nicknamed the "Flying Kremlin," was granted permission by the US government for its recent Anchorage summit with Trump in Alaska. However, Russian planes are banned from EU airspace, making it uncertain whether he will be allowed to fly over an EU member state on his way to Budapest.

EU leaders have expressed a willingness to support a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict, but there's no clear indication that they would grant permission for Putin's plane to pass through their airspace. Hungary believes it can work out any issues with Russia but acknowledges that there are complications.

Even if special dispensation is obtained, the route to Budapest will likely be circuitous due to Ukrainian and Polish opposition. Serbia may offer a direct flight from Moscow over EU airspace or Romania could provide consent for Putin's plane to fly through its airspace. A safer option might involve flying around Greece before passing over Montenegro and then entering Hungary.

Orban has already established communication with Putin, who he sees as a "friend," and believes the upcoming summit in Budapest will be beneficial. However, this ignores Brussels' stance on supporting Ukraine.

I dont get why its so complicated . Can't they just let Putin's plane fly through EU airspace like everyone else? Its not like hes gonna hurt anyone or bring any nuclear missiles with him . And whats the big deal about Russia and Ukraine anyway? Cant they just talk it out? I mean, Im all for peace and stuff, but why do we gotta make such a huge fuss over one guy flying on his private plane?

idk why EU is so strict about it lol like what's the big deal? Putin's just tryna visit his buddy Orban in budapest and fly over some airspace to get there but i guess its not that simple . i think EU should just chill and let russians fly over their airspace like everyone else who wants to travel . but at the same time, ukraine conflict is a whole other story ... can't say i blame them for being cautious tho . orban seems cool tho lol might just have to wait and see how this all plays out .

I'm kinda curious if Putin's plane is gonna get special treatment just 'cause of his diplomatic games... Like, shouldn't it follow the same rules as everyone else? And what's with all these back-and-forth talks between EU leaders and Russia? Can't they just agree on something already?

On a more serious note, I'm worried about the implications if Putin does get to fly over EU airspace. It could send the wrong message to Ukraine and other Eastern European countries that Russia gets preferential treatment .

But what really bugs me is how some leaders (like Orban) seem to be ignoring Brussels' stance on supporting Ukraine just for the sake of having a good relationship with Putin...

I gotta say, if Orban really thinks Putin is his friend lol, he's been watching too many spy movies ... I mean, come on, a direct flight over EU airspace? that's just begging for a diplomatic incident . Plus, what's with the special permission from the US but not the EU? seems like a case of "we're friends with Russia so we'll let them do whatever" . Hungary is gonna get roasted if they try to pull off this stunt and Putin just shrugs it off ...

omg u guys I'm freaking out!! so Putin's flying kremmlin is like trying to pass through EU airspace?? that's crazy talk!! i mean i get it that he needs special permission but seriously can't they just make an exception? and what's up with hungary being all chill about it? shouldn't they be like "nope Putin you're not flying over our airspace"?? Or is this gonna be some kind of major diplomatic thing where everyone has to agree on it???

idk why EU is making such a big deal about russian planes... seems like just politics . china's got it worse with trade wars and all that. we're still flying commercial jets with no defense systems, what's the diff? Putin's plane might as well be a 747 from Air Canada . EU should just chill and let russia fly over if it's not causing any trouble .

I dont think its about allowing putin's plane to fly through eu airspace or not its about the fact that these powerful countries are always playing politics with each other . like, what if they just let putin's plane fly and see what happens? wouldnt that be a crazy way to resolve conflicts? and whats with all this politicking between orban and putin anyway? cant we just focus on being friends instead of trying to one up each other

omg u won't believe what's going on w/ putin's plane so russia's president is tryna fly over eu airspace to get 2 hungary but they say no way 4 real! its like he needs special permission or something & even if he gets it, theres probs ukrainians n poland dont wanna let him pass thru their airspaces ‍

ive seen how eu leaders r tryin 2 be all peaceful w/ putin but im not holdin my breath ther's no way hes gonna get away w/ flyin ovr eu airspace w/o gettin asked a lot of questions 1st orban thinks he can just talk his way thru it w/ putin & friends, but lol brussels is all like "hey nope u support uk raine not russia"