European Union countries close their airspace to Russian airlinesARD reported, citing a reliable source.
The BBC reports that the measure is part of package of sanctions, which has an agreement between the parties to the community. It includes ban on delivering aircraft and spare parts to Russia for them, including for personal use.
Bulgaria closes its skies to all Russian planes
The restriction takes effect on Saturday
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The document also provides prohibition to sell directly or indirectly on the Russian side goods and technologies, applied in aviation or space – whether produced in the EU.
The goods on the list may not be delivered to Russian individuals and legal entities, nor may they be used in Russia. Зthey are also prohibited from being insured – directly or indirectly, as well as to be reinsured.
Diagnosis will not be possible, nor to repair or modify aircraft, which are Russian property. The same goes for their components.
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The EU is also imposing sanctions on Putin and Lavrov
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Deliveries of goods and parts may continue until March 28, 2022, but only under contracts concluded until February 26, 2022.
“The ban on the sale of all aircraft, spare parts and equipment to Russian airlines will worsen the condition of one of the key sectors of the Russian economy, as three-quarters of Russian civil aviation aircraft are manufactured in the EU, the United States and Canada“, an EU statement said.
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