Russian drone incursion delayed Zelensky’s departure from Moldova

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s departure from Moldova to Norway was delayed on Tuesday following a security incident involving Moldovan airspace. A Moldovan official confirmed that the country closed its airspace after detecting an incursion by a Russian drone, which necessitated the grounding of the president's aircraft.

The incident highlights the ongoing regional security concerns regarding airspace integrity in Eastern Europe. While the flight was eventually cleared to proceed, the closure underscores the proximity of the conflict to neighboring nations and the resulting operational disruptions for international travel and diplomatic transit.