The US closes the sky to planes from the Russian Federation.
US President Joe Biden has decided to close the skies for planes from Russia.
The words of the head of the American White House are quoted by TASS.
Biden announced the closure of the sky for Russian airliners during his annual address.
According to Biden, the United States joins the position of allies.
“…And we are closing American airspace to all Russian flights”, – he said.
Representatives of the US Department of Transportation noted that the ban applies to all aircraft registered in Russia, including charter ones.
Biden also said that since the beginning of Russia’s special operation in Ukraine, the ruble has fallen by 30%, and the stock market has collapsed by 40%.
“Russia’s economy is reeling”, – he said, blaming Russian President Vladimir Putin for the current situation.
Recall that the EU closed its airspace to aircraft from Russia on February 28.
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