Diverted Ryanair flight lands in Lithuania after journalist arrested in Minsk

Sky News published this video item, entitled “Diverted Ryanair flight lands in Lithuania after journalist arrested in Minsk” – below is their description.

Passengers who were onboard a Ryanair flight which was allegedly diverted to Minsk by the Belarusian President have been speaking to reporters after landing at their final destination in Lithuania.

It comes after opposition journalist Roman Protasevich was arrested when the flight was forced to land in Minsk – escorted by a fighter jet.

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