The media learned about the EU's attempts to prevent the United States from opening the skies to Russia

The European Union (EU) opposes the resumption of flights between Russia and the United States. This was reported on Friday, April 18, by the newspaper Politico, citing a representative of the European Commission (EC).

"Firstly, the EU sanctions against Russia remain unchanged, including the ban on flights of Russian airlines in EU airspace," the source said.

As indicated in the media, the potential lifting of US aviation sanctions is facing resistance from the European Union.

On April 16, the Federation Council announced that the United States should lift anti-Russian sanctions in the aviation sector against the background of China's refusal to purchase Boeing aircraft. It was clarified that this would be a severe blow to the American economy and to the company itself, which has been experiencing difficulties in recent years.