Serbia's skies are 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 from Russia as part of sanctions against the country over its military aggression against neighboring Ukraine. But Serbia has not done the same. It is among four countries that still keep their skies open to 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, North Macedonia, Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom. Kosovo also immediately after the start of the Russian invasion, by imposing sanctions on Russia, sent a clear message to Russia about the policy it has chosen.

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

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

Vučić continues to prove with his actions that he is on Russia's side 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 the lives of people who are currently experiencing the terror of Russian aggression. / The Geopost /