18 april 2010

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin holding an emergency meeting with Transport Minister Igor Levitin, Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin and Deputy Minister of Sport, Tourism and Youth Policy Oleg Rozhnov regarding Russian travellers flying to or from Europe

Emergency working meeting with Igor Levitin, Grigory Karasin and Oleg Rozhnov regarding Russian travellers flying to or from Europe

The Prime Minister drew the particular attention of the agency heads to the need for effectual aid for people in the immediate situation, meaning both visa support and organising their departure.
The Prime Minister was informed during the meeting that Aeroflot was the only European company that is flying with minimal restrictions.