I didn't tell anybody about my plan because I was convinced my family or friends would stop me. I didn't think much about what would happen afterwards.

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After that I couldn't show my face outside. I lost my identity and balance. I...

After that I couldn't show my face outside. I lost my identity and balance. I...

I approached Red Square three times, trying to find somewhere to land, before discovering a...

I approached Red Square three times, trying to find somewhere to land, before discovering a...

I ended up injuring her with a knife I had on me. I can't really...

I ended up injuring her with a knife I had on me. I can't really...

You have to be young to be able to do things like that. Now I'm...

You have to be young to be able to do things like that. Now I'm...

I don't have my pilot's licence anymore, but I'm still very political.

I don't have my pilot's licence anymore, but I'm still very political.

My parents were angry, but they were relieved that I was in good condition. They...

My parents were angry, but they were relieved that I was in good condition. They...

My plan was to land in Red Square, but there were too many people and...

My plan was to land in Red Square, but there were too many people and...

The defence and air defence ministers were both replaced and more than 2,000 officers lost...

The defence and air defence ministers were both replaced and more than 2,000 officers lost...

Once this key conflict is eased, it will have a huge impact on the world....

Once this key conflict is eased, it will have a huge impact on the world....