Russia bans flights for airlines from 36 countries in retaliatory move

MOSCOW - Russia has banned airlines from 36 countries from using the country's airspace, local media citing aviation authorities reported Monday.

As a response to the ban of European states on Russian air carriers, a restriction has been introduced on the operation of flights by air carriers from 36 countries, according to aviation authorities.

These restrictions will affect airlines from Britain, Germany, Spain, Italy, Canada and Portugal, among others.