Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga has proposed a mutual ceasefire to halt attacks on civilian airports in Ukraine and Russia [1].
This proposal seeks to establish a protected status for aviation infrastructure to prevent further damage to civilian transit hubs. Such an agreement would aim to stabilize air travel and reduce the risk to non-combatants during the ongoing conflict.
Sybiga said European leaders should mediate the agreement between the two nations [1]. The proposal suggests a reciprocal arrangement where both sides agree to stop targeting civilian aviation facilities.
According to the proposal, the ceasefire would cover major Russian hubs, including Sheremetyevo and Pulkovo airports, as well as Ukrainian civilian airports [1]. By removing these sites from the list of military targets, Ukraine hopes to secure critical infrastructure that serves the general public.
Sybiga said the initiative is intended to protect civilian lives and maintain essential transport links [1]. The foreign minister said European mediation is necessary to ensure the terms are understood and adhered to by both parties.
While the proposal focuses on civilian hubs, it does not explicitly address military airbases. The goal remains the preservation of airports that primarily serve commercial and passenger traffic [1].
“Ukraine proposes a mutual "airport ceasefire" to halt attacks on civilian airports”
The request for European mediation signals Ukraine's attempt to leverage international diplomatic channels to secure specific infrastructure. By offering a reciprocal guarantee for major Russian airports like Sheremetyevo and Pulkovo, Kyiv is attempting to frame the protection of aviation hubs as a humanitarian and civilian necessity rather than a strategic military concession.
