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Russia Pushes for Aeroflot Sanctions Lift Amid Ukraine Ceasefire Talks

4/19/2025

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Russia is pressing the U.S. to remove air sanctions on Aeroflot in hopes of advancing a ceasefire with Ukraine. However, the EU stands firm on its sanctions, citing safety issues with Russian planes. In a hopeful twist, Poland is gearing up to be the first country to restart flights to Ukraine as soon as its airspace is cleared.

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Russia is pressing the U.S. to remove air sanctions on Aeroflot in hopes of advancing a ceasefire with Ukraine. However, the EU stands firm on its sanctions, citing safety issues with Russian planes. In a hopeful twist, Poland is gearing up to be the first country to restart flights to Ukraine as soon as its airspace is cleared.