Russian Military Jet Under US Sanctions Lands Secretly at Ben Airport
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
A Russian military TU-154 aircraft, subject to U.S. The plane, which departed for Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, carried unknown passengers and had an undisclosed purpose for its visit. Israeli security officials refused to comment on the flight, which comes as Russia increases its mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- A Russian military TU-154 jet under U.S.
- The aircraft, serial number RA-85042, departed for Abu Dhabi on Tuesday afternoon.
- U.S. sanctions state the plane was used by personnel from the Wagner mercenary group.
- Israeli security officials declined to comment on the flight's purpose or passengers.
- The incident occurs amid Russia's mediation efforts concerning Iran and U.S. relations.
- Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are set to resume in Abu Dhabi.
Data from Flightradar24 indicated the flight, with serial number RA-85042. The identity of the passengers and the purpose of the visit remain unknown, and Israeli security officials declined to comment.
The aircraft is subject to U.S. sanctions imposed on Russia in May 2023. U.S. authorities stated that the plane was used by personnel from "Wagner Force," a private mercenary militia operating in support of Russian interests globally. The sanctions targeted 37 Russian aircraft, including this one, which is now operated by the Russian military.
This incident occurs amid increased Russian involvement in mediating potential agreements between the United States and its Middle Eastern ally, Iran. Last Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary, Mohsen Rezai, at the Kremlin. Rezai stated that "consultations were held with Putin regarding important regional issues." Russia's military intelligence chief, Admiral Igor Kostyukov, also attended the meeting.
Following its stop in Israel, the TU-154 flew to Abu Dhabi, where peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are scheduled to resume on Wednesday.
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