Airport Unrest in Dagestan: Russia, Ukraine, and the West Blame Game
Russia has blamed Ukraine and the West for provoking unrest at Dagestan's main airport, which resulted in its closure. Hundreds of people stormed the airport to protest against a flight arriving from Israel. Moscow accused Ukraine of playing a "key role" in fomenting the anti-Israel protest, while also inferring Western interference. Russian officials claimed that an influential social media channel run by "traitors" in Ukraine fueled the unrest. The Kremlin warned that it will not tolerate efforts to "split Russian society" and accused unnamed foreign actors of inciting the turmoil.