Analysis-Aviation fears grow over Russia fallout from Ukraine crisis


  • World
  • Tuesday, 15 Feb 2022

A satellite image shows the overview of a battle group vehicle park in Yelnya, Russia, January 19, 2022. Picture taken January 19, 2022. 2022 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS

PARIS/MONTREAL (Reuters) - Airlines and the leasing companies that control billions of dolllars' worth of passenger jets are drawing up contingency plans for a freeze in business with Russia if the standoff on Ukraine's border boils over into a military conflict.

U.S. officials have warned that Moscow could launch an attack on Ukraine after amassing more than 100,000 troops close to its neighbour's border, with the West preparing heavy sanctions.

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