US Authorities Considering Ban on Russian Aircraft Airspace Flights... Decision Expected Within 24 Hours

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunwoo Lee] The U.S. government is reportedly considering banning Russian-registered aircraft from flying in U.S. airspace in response to Russia's escalation of the war in Ukraine and the West's intensified sanctions. Following the European Union (EU) and Canada announcing flight bans earlier, the U.S. is expected to join within 24 hours.

On the 1st (local time), the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), citing sources within the U.S. government, reported, "As Western sanctions against Russia's invasion of Ukraine expand, the U.S. government is reviewing a ban on Russian aircraft flying in U.S. airspace," adding, "Some sources expect the U.S. government to issue a flight ban order on Russian-registered aircraft within as soon as 24 hours."

Earlier, the European Union (EU) and Canada declared a flight ban on Russian-registered aircraft, and the U.S. is reportedly reviewing measures to join these sanctions.

Meanwhile, Russia has retaliated against the West's flight ban measures. On the 28th of last month, the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency issued a ban on all flights over Russian airspace for all 27 EU member countries, the United Kingdom, Albania, Canada, Norway, and a total of 36 countries.

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