Western countries over the weekend, initiated new sanctions against Russia in connection with the Russian operation in Ukraine.
European Union banned any Russian aircraft from landing, taking off, or flying over the territory of the EU.
Russia, as a response to a ban the European states placed on the operation of flights of Russian aircraft, has limited the operation of flights via the airlines of 36 states, the Federal Air Transport Agency said.
“In accordance with the norms of international law, as a response to the ban of European states on the operation of flights of civil aircraft operated by Russian air carriers and/or registered in Russia, a restriction has been introduced on the operation of flights by the air carriers of 36 states,” the message says.
