Zelensky warns Russian airspace unsafe; Putin calls it terrorist threat

On September 2, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russian airspace and airports are not safe, urging airlines to avoid them as Ukraine escalates drone operations. In response, Russian President Vladimir Putin labeled Zelensky's warning as 'terrorist,' and Russian officials, including Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova, also reacted to the threats. The warning comes amid heightened tensions between the two countries, with Ukraine increasing drone activity near Russian territory.