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Re:Belarus 'diverts Ryanair flight to arrest journalist', op... by Jeff_Brown on Sunday May 23, 2021 @12:50PM (#27256475)
> The US is rarely interested in affronts against democracy

A Mig fighter jet was dispatched to shepherd the airliner. This represents a threat to anyone on a flight through or maybe even near Belarus's airspace.

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Re:Belarus 'diverts Ryanair flight to arrest journalist', op... by lmilcin on Sunday May 23, 2021 @02:08PM (#27257151)
It is clear a fighter could not do anything about any bomb on an aircraft.
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Re:Belarus 'diverts Ryanair flight to arrest journalist', op... by tremon on Sunday May 23, 2021 @03:27PM (#27257788)
It was there to force the pilot. Last I checked, a pilot has final authority on a plane's heading and destination, not air traffic control.
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