https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-next-goal-is-to-shut-down-russia-s-commercial-airspaceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-next-goal-is-to-shut-down-russia-s-commercial-airspacehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-next-goal-is-to-shut-down-russia-s-commercial-airspace#u60413Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:52:13 +0000President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is attempting to shut down Russian commercial airspace by warning airlines that expanded drone operations make the region unsafe. The goal is to disrupt civilian aviation to pressure Vladimir Putin into negotiations. While some foreign airlines have already suspended services, Russia has countered by filing an urgent appeal with the International Civil Aviation Organization and providing safety clarifications to carriers. Ukraine has pledged to maintain normal airspace functions during upcoming visits by US envoys despite the broader campaign.Why it mattersUkraine https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-next-goal-is-to-shut-down-russia-s-commercial-airspacehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukraine-s-next-goal-is-to-shut-down-russia-s-commercial-airspace#u58221Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:35:21 +0000Ukraine is working to close Russian commercial airspace by warning airlines that the region is unsafe due to expanded drone operations. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged an aviation watchdog to back a ban on flights in the area, claiming some foreign airlines have already suspended service. Russia has countered by providing safety clarifications to carriers and filing an urgent appeal with the International Civil Aviation Organization regarding these threats. While Ukraine promised to ensure the normal functioning of the airspace during upcoming visits by US envoys, the broader goal rema