A Serbian plane heading to Moscow was turned back, carrying several high-ranking Serbian officials.
An Air Serbia flight from Belgrade to Moscow was turned back due to security checks involving a passenger. High-ranking officials, including former Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin, were on board. The flight was already over Lithuania when it was redirected back to Belgrade. Vulin denied any wrongdoing, claiming it was a political attack, while Dusan Bajatovic stated the purpose of their trip was to discuss gas supply agreements. Aviation experts noted the unusual nature of the incident, suggesting serious breaches of security protocols may have occurred. Air Serbia confirmed that the crew acted according to regulations and the flight could continue after necessary checks.
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