The refusal was due to the EU sanctions banning Russian flights in European airspace
sanctions
Some of Russia's rich and powerful are finding ways to keep personal jets airborne
According to the document, it is not relevant whether vehicles are being used for private or commercial purposes
The European Union is nearing the completion of its 11th package of sanctions targeting Russia
5 Chinese entities, 2 Russian & 2 Turkish companies attempted to evade export controls or attempted to acquire US-origin items in support of Russia
An exception authorized by the United States
The West has put a ceiling on the prices of Russian oil and Russian oil products
Britain has imposed sanctions on more than 1,300 individuals and entities in Russia over the past year
Ursula von der Leyen met with Zelensky in Kiev
Brian Nelson, undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, will travel to Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey