# 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]

## What this stands on

1. Andrey Nikitin, the head of Russia's Ministry of Transport, stated that Russia will not allow significant interruptions to civil aviation operations. (Lenta.ru, News)
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, News)
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, News)
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, News)
5. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) called upon its member states to promptly share intelligence information on possible threats to civil aircraft. (TASS, News)
6. Andrey Nikitin declared that the Ministry of Transport is working in close contact with the Ministry of Defense and the National Guard. (Lenta.ru, News)
7. Andrey Nikitin responded to threats made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding Russian civil aviation. (Lenta.ru, News)
8. Maria Zakharova, a spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, previously reacted to threats from Volodymyr Zelensky. (Lenta.ru, News)

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