A Russian Government Ilyushin IL-96 has arrived tonight in Washington D.C. for Diplomatic transport.
The Il-96-300 (RSD898) with the Rossiya Airline’s “Special Flight Squadron” which is used by Russian Government Officials has landed in Washington D.C. from Moscow.
The Ilyushin IL-96 was forced to avoid airspaces of European countries.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has stated that the Rossiya Flight from Moscow will be used to Withdraw a number of Russian Diplomats who are now required to leave the United States after completing a 3-Year Stay.
Russian plane has arrived at Dulles for diplomat rotation flight. pic.twitter.com/JI2sse97qy
— Andrew Leyden (@PenguinSix) June 27, 2023
The Il-96-30 flew from Washington D.C. and New York and is now enroute to Moscow, expected to land on Friday 30 June at 08:05 local time.
