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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.
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.
. 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? 
. but at the same time, ukraine conflict is a whole other story 
. orban seems cool tho lol 
might just have to wait and see how this all plays out 
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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? 
... 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" 
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"?? 
. EU should just chill and let russia fly over if it's not causing any trouble 
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 
orban thinks he can just talk his way thru it w/ putin & friends, but lol brussels is all like "hey nope