UK extends ban on Russian flights

Russian private jets will now be barred from airspace in the UK, following a ban previously imposed on Russia’s major airline, Aeroflot.

He added that Putin’s actions were illegal and that anyone benefiting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine would not be welcomed here. The announcement was made by British Transport Secretary Grant Shoppe on Friday evening.

He added that there is “Strengthened” The former flight ban is now included in the UK airspace “Russian private jet.” The ban will take effect immediately, meaning private planes will not be able to enter or disembark UK airspace.

Putin’s actions are illegal, and anyone who benefits from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is not welcome here. I have tightened our UK ban so that no Russian private jets can fly over UK airspace or land – with immediate effect.

– Proper Decent Grant Shops (grantshapps) February 25, 2022

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) had earlier revoked Airflot’s foreign carrier license. “Until further notice” In response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s military action in Ukraine. Putin announced that he had issued an order “Special military action” On Thursday morning in Donbass, he argued that the attack was necessary to protect residents of the Lugansk and Donetsk republics from being considered Moscow. “Ukrainian invasion”.

The Russian leader said that this was the ultimate goal of the operation, which has since spread to Ukrainian territories. “Militarize and Destroy” Country. Ukraine, the UN, NATO, the US and the EU have all condemned the military action. “Without provocation” Attack.

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The UK had earlier announced a ban on Aeroflot as part of economic sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday that sanctions were aimed at him “Interruption” The Russian economy, he said on Friday, urged NATO allies to go further with their own sanctions, arguing for Russia’s ban on the SWIFT payment system, which connects financial institutions around the world. He said Putin and his foreign minister would be personally punished “Immediately”.

Russia has responded to the UK’s initial ban by announcing a ban on all flights registered in the UK from its airspace. Aeroflot also announced on Friday that it had cut flights to London and the Irish capital, Dublin.