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. Notable figures, including former Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin, were on board. The flight had already taken off when the decision was made to return, prompted by the airport's security services needing further verification on a passenger. Vulin denied any wrongdoing, claiming it was a political attack, and stated he was asleep during the incident. The flight was allowed to continue to Moscow after completing necessary security checks.

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