Russia allocates 10.7B rubles more to keep southern/central airports closed

Russia's government approved an additional 10.7 billion rubles in subsidies to support operations of airports in the country's south and center that remain closed to civilian flights. This continues an established pattern of state support for airports grounded since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with the extension signaling no near-term reopening. The move underscores sustained disruption to Russian civil aviation infrastructure and regional connectivity.