Russian planes will not be able to land, take off or fly through EU territory.
< p> the European commission has decided to forbid the Russian planes to enter into the air space. This decision was announced by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, reports the Chronicle.info with reference to RBC-Ukraine.
Von der Leyen published a new list of restrictions for Russia because of the aggression against Ukraine. They concern air travel, state media and Belarus.
«We are closing EU airspace to Russian-owned, Russian-registered or Russian-controlled aircraft. They will not be able to land, take off or fly through EU territory. In particular, the private jets of the oligarchs», — said the president.
In addition, the propaganda machine of the Russian Federation fell under the ban. State media Russia Today and Sputnik will not be able to spread lies about Putin's war. Tools to Ban «Toxic & Harmful Disinformation» under development.
The EU's third step was new sanctions against Putin's ally, Alexander Lukashenko. The Belarusian economy will receive a blow to the most important sectors.