PM says govt to consider allocation of 5 bln rbl to air industry

MOSCOW, May 24 (PRIME) -- Aid to Russia’s aviation industry is among the government’s top priorities, and the government will consider allocation of 5 billion rubles to ensure uninterrupted flights inside the country, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Wednesday.

“Aid to the aviation industry remains one of the top priorities in the government’s work. In the conditions of actions of the unfriendly states, the number of foreign flights over Russia has decreased significantly,” he said.

“Today, we will discuss allocation of 5 billion rubles to ensure smooth flight servicing on the territory of the country,” he added.

(80.1665 rubles – U.S. $1)

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