Canada Delays Transfer of Seized Russian Plane to Ukraine
Canada has initiated legal proceedings to seize a Russian Antonov An-124 cargo plane, currently grounded in Toronto. The massive aircraft, valued at approximately $300 million, has been stranded since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine due to imposed airspace restrictions. Forfeiture proceedings were initiated on March 18, 2025, and the aim is to ultimately transfer the plane to Ukraine. This action targets one of only 26 such aircraft globally, owned by the Russian Volga-Dnepr Airlines.
John Q. Hosedrinker