Russia is calling on the International Civil Aviation Organization ( ICAO ) to lift sanctions on spare parts and overflights, citing safety concerns. The plea comes ahead of the 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montréal, Canada. Russia is dismissing a largely global response to the war in Ukraine, saying that “unlawful coercive measures” violate people’s right to free movement.

Since the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022, Russia has been left without direct access to Western-made parts to support the country’s Airbus and Boeing fleets. As such, Russian carriers have been forced to find creative ways to import spare parts. Meanwhile, the US recently lifted sanctions on the Belarusian national airline Belavia.

Asking For Relief On Sanctions

As reported by Reuters, Russian authoriti

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