Zelensky Says Russia Tried To Attack His Plane Twice To 'Intimidate' Him: Report

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that Russia targeted his presidential aircraft twice in recent weeks, alleging that the incidents were part of an attempt to intimidate him and other foreign leaders.Speaking to CBS News on Tuesday, Zelensky said his aircraft was in Moldova when the first incident took place. He claimed a similar incident occurred when he travelled back through the country."In Moldova, my presidential jet was there, and that's why they attacked Moldova. When we went back home, again through Chisinau, they did the same", he said.Zelensky also revealed that one or two drones entered Moldovan airspace during his return journey to Ukraine a few days later.Ukrainian officials later said that everyone travelling with the presidential delegation was safe.
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