Russia removes control of major airport from foreign shareholders

A presidential decree has transferred responsibility for St. Petersburg’s Pulkovo hub to a domestic entity President Vladimir Putin signed an order on Thursday transferring all the rights of St. Petersburg’s Pulkovo Airport from foreign shareholders to a new Russian entity.

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EU fails to agree new Russia sanctions – media

EU policy makers failed to agree Wednesday on a new package of sanctions against Moscow, including a ban on Russian coal imports, Reuters reports, citing its sources. The latest round of economic restrictions was proposed by the European Commission earlier this week.

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One country launches airline exclusively for Russian tourists – media

In an attempt to protect one of its most critical industries, tourism, the Turkish government is reportedly planning to launch three programs aimed at increasing the number of Russian guests at the country’s resorts.

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