Russia closed sky for Britain

Russia limits the use of its airspace for flights of aircraft associated with the UK or registered in it, including transit flights, Rosaviati reports.

“February 25, 2022 from 11:00 Moscow time a restriction on the use of airspace of the Russian Federation for flights of aircraft belonging to rental or those who are in operation in the person associated with the UK or registered in the UK, in points On the territory of the Russian Federation, including transit flights through airspace of Russia, “reports RIA Novosti Member of the Office.

“This measure was adopted in accordance with the provisions of an intergovernmental agreement on air traffic between Russia and the United Kingdom as the response steps to the unfriendly solutions of the UK’s aviation authorities regarding the restriction of regular flights of aircraft belonging to lease or operated by the person related to the with Russia or registered in Russia, “adds office.

On Thursday, Boris Johnson Prime Minister, speaking in parliament, said that the UK froze VTB assets in the country, and also prohibits the activities of Aeroflot on the territory of the Kingdom, introduces sanctions against Uralvagonzavod, Rostech, Tactical Rocket Arms Corporation and Manuals OAK, “SIBURA”, Proszevyazbank. Russia threatened Britain with response measures for sanctions against Aeroflot.