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Ukrainian authorities have allocated almost $ 600 million to maintain flights

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the decision to allocate 16.6 billion hryvnias (about $600 million) for guarantees for flights to Ukraine, which insurance companies are preparing to cancel. It is reported by "Strana.ua".

The Budget Committee of the Rada agreed on the draft changes approved by the government. The necessary funds will be taken from the State Budget Reserve Fund

“This decision will help stabilize the situation on the passenger air transportation market and guarantee the return to Ukraine of our citizens who are currently abroad,” Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.

The day before, the largest insurance companies informed Ukrainian air carriers that they would stop insuring aircraft used for flights in Ukrainian airspace within 48 hours. Several airlines from the European Union and the United States have canceled flights to Ukraine.

At the same time, the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine stated that no decision was made to close the airspace.

Ukrainian authorities have allocated almost $ 600 million to maintain flights