EU pushes back on Russia’s bid to resume US flights amid safety and sanctions concerns

russia seeks to force the US to lift aviation sanctions within the framework of the ceasefire agreement, but runs into resistance from the EU - PoliticoRussia lobbies for the resumption of direct flights to the US within the framework of the ceasefire agreement, linking this to the lifting of sanctions from Aeroflot. The European Union is categorically against the opening of its skies due to sanctions, security concerns and “stolen” aircraft, wh…

Beyond political decisions on sanctions, there are “serious security questions”

EU pushes back on Russia’s bid to resume US flights amid safety and sanctions concerns

Russia’s proposal to restore direct flights to the U.S. as part of ceasefire negotiations is facing stiff opposition from the EU, according to Politico. While Moscow raised the idea during peace talks in Saudi Arabia, EU officials remain firm on airspace sanctions and cite serious safety concerns surrounding Russia’s aviation sector. Following the 2022 invasion […]