Serbia’s skies still open to Russian planes – gas price more important than sanctions

Almost all of Europe has closed its airspace to Russian airlines and private jets flying from Russia as part of sanctions against the country over military aggression against neighboring Ukraine. But Serbia did not do the same. It is among the four countries that still keeps the skies open for Russian aircraft.

All European Union member states supported the sanctions against Russia, but also condemned the unprovoked Russian aggression against Ukraine.

Flights were also banned from non-member countries – Albania, Northern Macedonia, Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom. Kosovo also immediately after the start of the Russian occupation imposed sanctions on Russia and sent a clear message to Russia about the policy it has chosen.

Air Serbia, which is owned by the Government of Serbia, has eight weekly flights on the Belgrade-Moscow-Belgrade route, as well as flights to and from St. Petersburg.

Although the European Union and the United States have repeatedly said they expect Serbia and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to align their policies with most European countries, as well as sanctions against Russia, this has not happened.

Vucic continues to prove with his actions that he is on the side of Russia and thus supports the aggression in Ukraine, because, apparently, the price at which Serbia buys gas from Russia is more important than the punishment and sanctions against Russia and lives of people who are currently experiencing the terror of Russian aggression. / The Geopost /