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Russia Vows to Maintain Civil Aviation Despite Zelensky Threats

Russia's transport minister promises uninterrupted civil aviation despite threats from Ukrainian President Zelensky.

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Andrey Nikitin, the head of Russia's Ministry of Transport, stated that Russia will not allow significant interruptions to civil aviation operations. [1] The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced on September 3 that it is updating its Manual Concerning Safety Measures relating to Military Activities and its Risk Assessment Manual for Civil Aircraft Operations Over or Near Conflict Zones. [2] The International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO) stated that all its member countries need to make stronger commitments to protecting civil aircraft from risks created by armed conflicts. [3] The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) said on September 3 that risks of weapons being used against civil aircraft are growing all over the world. [4] The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) called upon its member states to promptly share intelligence information on possible threats to civil aircraft. [5] Andrey Nikitin declared that the Ministry of Transport is working in close contact with the Ministry of Defense and the National Guard. [6] Andrey Nikitin responded to threats made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding Russian civil aviation. [7] Maria Zakharova, a spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, previously reacted to threats from Volodymyr Zelensky. [8]
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  1. Andrey Nikitin, the head of Russia's Ministry of Transport, stated that Russia will not allow significant interruptions to civil aviation operations. · Lenta.ruRussia
  2. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced on September 3 that it is updating its Manual Concerning Safety Measures relating to Military Activities and its Risk Assessment Manual for Civil Aircraft Operations Over or Near Conflict Zones. · TASS
  3. The International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO) stated that all its member countries need to make stronger commitments to protecting civil aircraft from risks created by armed conflicts. · TASS
  4. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) said on September 3 that risks of weapons being used against civil aircraft are growing all over the world. · TASS
  5. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) called upon its member states to promptly share intelligence information on possible threats to civil aircraft. · TASS
  6. Andrey Nikitin declared that the Ministry of Transport is working in close contact with the Ministry of Defense and the National Guard. · Lenta.ruRussia
  7. Andrey Nikitin responded to threats made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding Russian civil aviation. · Lenta.ruRussia
  8. Maria Zakharova, a spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, previously reacted to threats from Volodymyr Zelensky. · Lenta.ruRussia
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