A Russian aircraft flew from Moscow to Berlin on April 22 with special diplomatic clearance, an air force spokesman told the dpa news agency. He did not give any details about the cargo or passengers. Russian aircraft are rare guests after the European Union closed EU airports and airspace to all Russian carriers in February 2022. The flight aroused interest on social media on April 22.
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