Don't try to muddle the water. Morales wasn't a hijack because they were notified before they got to the denied airspace. They were free to pick another route, or come back to Russia. They weren't in danger.

Ryanair flight was coerced to land in Minsk. They didn't have a choice, the passengers were put in the harm way.

Both incident is political motivated. One is legal and safe (but a dick move). The other is brazen and dangerous.