UK imposes new sanctions on Russian air companies

The UK is increasing economic pressure on Russia because of the war in Ukraine.

Britain announced new economic sanctions against the Russian aviation sector on May 19, RBC-Ukraine reports, with reference to the British government.

It is noted that the list includes the state-owned Aeroflot, as well as the Ural Airlines and Russia companies.

Now, Russian air carriers will not be able to sell their unused seats at UK airports. This will not allow Russia to earn about £50 million [$40.2 million].

"As long as Putin continues his barbaric attack on Ukraine, we will continue to attack the Russian economy. We have already closed our airspace to Russian airlines. Today, we will make sure that they cannot cash out their profitable seats at our airports. Every economic sanction reinforces our clear message to Putin: we will not stop until Ukraine wins!" Foreign Minister Liz Truss said.