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EU approves new sanctions against Russia: Moscow threatens the aircraft industry

Moscow, Russia - The government says it could close down its airspace, and turn to China for the design of new airplanes

Russia may shut down its airspace to western airlines if there are new sanctions in the energy or finance sectors, stated Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in an interview with the “Vedomosti” newspaper. The Russian Prime Minister reinforced his menace claiming the flight restriction could lead several companies to bankruptcy. Medvedev launched his warning the same day the EU approved a new rou...

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Rome, Italy, 09/08/2014 20:15
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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