Putin’s Plane Visit to US Fuels Conspiracy Theories
A Russian Il-96 aircraft, belonging to the Rossiya Special Flight Squadron responsible for transporting high-ranking officials, traveled from Moscow to Washington D.C. in late December. Russian officials described the flight as carrying a diplomatic rotation, downplaying its significance. This visit occurred amidst severely strained U.S.-Russia relations, heightened by the ongoing war in Ukraine and speculation surrounding President-elect Trump’s potential dealings with Vladimir Putin. The flight’s purpose remains unclear, though it adds to the ongoing tension between the two nations.
John Q. Hosedrinker