Fico asks Poland to open its airspace for flights to Moscow
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has asked Poland to grant permission to fly through its airspace for a trip to Moscow on May 9. The Polish side has confirmed that the request has been received and is currently being reviewed. This was reported by Wiadomosci.
Poland is reviewing a request from Slovakia regarding permission for Prime Minister Robert Fico’s plane to fly through its airspace en route to Moscow. The trip is scheduled for May 9, when Fico plans to visit the Russian capital.
The request was officially sent to Warsaw from Bratislava and is currently under review by the relevant authorities. The Polish side has not yet announced a final decision regarding permission to fly.
Maciej Wiewiór, a spokesperson for the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed receipt of the request, noting that the review process is ongoing. He did not provide any additional details regarding possible conditions or a timeline for a decision.
The situation surrounding Fico’s potential visit to Moscow is drawing attention due to the political context and the sensitivity of air routes in the region; however, the final decision regarding the flight currently rests with the Polish side.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico sent a request to Poland for permission for his plane to fly to Moscow to participate in events on May 9.
The Slovak leader confirmed receiving a refusal, calling the actions of EU member states unprecedented, but assured that he would use an alternative route.
