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UK bans Russian private jets from its airspace

British Transport Secretary Grant Shapps walks outside Downing Street in London, Britain, January 25, 2022. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

British transport minister Grant Shapps said in a tweet on Friday that no Russian private jet can fly in UK airspace or touch down, effective immediately.

"Putin's actions are unlawful and anyone benefitting from Russia's aggression in Ukraine is not welcome here. I've strengthened our ban in the UK so that no Russian private jet can fly in UK airspace, or touchdown – effective immediately," Shapps tweeted.

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