Russian Drone Alert Delays Zelensky's Flight from Moldova

In September 2026, a flight carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was delayed in Moldova after a Russian drone alert. The drone crashed, and the plane took off afterward, according to the Moldovan government. Zelensky was traveling to Oslo.

Norway's prime minister said the plane was threatened by the drone. Reports described a near-miss. The incident occurred as officials in Riga discussed the threat from Russia.