Ukraine paused drone flights over Moscow at US request during the CIA director's 25 August visit.

Not in the ledger Claimed by Government of Ukraine on 1 September 2026.

Taken out of the ledger: Not a claim under the claim standard of 30 Oct 2026 (data-src/p1/DRAFTS.md): the party's own act or decision, or a description of the statement itself, which the statement and event records hold. The statement stays in the record.

The statement

Zelensky said Russian airspace was becoming completely dangerous because of Ukrainian drones and would be de facto closed, urging airlines, insurers and ambassadors to factor in the risk to flights to Moscow, St Petersburg and other hubs, while saying Ukraine does not threaten civil aviation. He said Ukraine would clear Russian skies for set periods when partners asked, as for CIA Director John Ratcliffe's 25 August trip to Moscow.

Foreign audience · uk

1. Origin of the claim Kyiv Independent Media · Unaffiliated origin: Zelensky statement · published 2026-09-01 00:00 UTC Russian skies are becoming completely dangerous.

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