US foreign policy heavyweights call for limited no-fly zone over Ukraine.

by Toma Istomina March 8, 2022 4:48 PM 1 min read

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The group of 27 foreign policy leaders urged the U.S. to impose a limited no-fly zone over Ukraine starting with protection for humanitarian corridors, Politico reported. Among others, the list includes Kurt Volker, former U.S. ambassador to NATO; Ben Hodges, former commander of the U.S. army in Europe; and John Herbst, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine.

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