From April 4, Russia stops export international flights

International flights that take Russian citizens to Russia will be stopped from 00:00 Moscow time on April 4.

This was reported in the operational headquarters to combat the spread of a new coronavirus infection.

The headquarters explained that this measure was taken to protect the health of citizens and limit a new wave of imported cases of infection in Russia. Headquarters says the suspension will be temporary.

The Cabinet will form a schedule for the removal of Russians from abroad home. Citizens who have provided relevant information about themselves will be provided with the necessary social assistance during their stay abroad.

According to the headquarters, in order to resume work on the export of Russian citizens who are abroad and want to go home, Russians need to fill out a special form on a single portal of public services. The form will be available from 00:00 on April 4. Based on this information, an export schedule is organized.

The deadlines for documents of Russians abroad will be extended if necessary. It is reported that the government of the Russian foreign Ministry 500 million rubles for the organization of stay of Russians abroad.

Source: tass