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Slovak PM seeks Polish overflight for Moscow parade

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico asked Poland for permission to fly over its airspace to attend the May 9 Moscow parade after the Baltic states refused.

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Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at 09:20 UTC

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Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia submitted a formal request to the Polish government for permission to transit Polish airspace on his way to the May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow. The request follows Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia denying overflight rights to Slovak aircraft, forcing Bratislava to look for alternative routes. Poland has not yet responded, and the move highlights growing diplomatic friction over airspace usage amid heightened regional tensions.

e/eineurope · topic · T-02773cycle Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at 09:20 UTC · first reported 21 Apr