View from the airplane window during the flight. File photoWASHINGTON, Mar 1The ban on the use of US airspace applies to all aircraft associated with Russia, including those operating charter flights, according to the US Department of Transportation.»The notice will apply to all aircraft — certified, operated, registered or controlled by any person associated with Russia. This includes charter flights,» the message says. Western countries are imposing sanctions against Russia in response to events in Ukraine, where Moscow has been conducting a military operation since February 24.Biden announced the start of investigations against Russian businessmen
