US Government Plane Crosses Russian Border From Finland Amid Expected Visit by Negotiators
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A US government Boeing C-32A plane crossed the Russian border from Finland following a stopover in Helsinki, as US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner prepare to visit Moscow and Kiev.
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Why It Matters
US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner planned to visit Moscow and Kiev on September 5-6.
MOSCOW, September 5. /TASS/. A US government plane has crossed the Russian border, entering Russian airspace from Finland, a source in the European Union’s air traffic control services told TASS.
According to earlier reports, US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner plan to visit Moscow and Kiev on September 5-6.
"The US Boeing C-32A special aircraft, en route from Miami International Airport, made a stopover in Helsinki at about 9:00 a.m. Moscow time (6:00 a.m. GMT - TASS) and is now continuing its flight after crossing the Russian border," the source said.
Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters earlier that the Kremlin would report on Moscow’s consultations with the US negotiators after they take place.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Kremlin will report on Moscow's consultations with the US negotiators after they take place.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What is the specific agenda of the consultations in Moscow?
- Will the negotiations yield any official agreements?
