Russia is extending the suspension of flights with the UK until  January 12, 2021. Previously, flights were suspended from December 22 for a week.

      A decision has been made to extend the suspension of flights with Great Britain. To ensure the protection of public health, the restrictions have been extended till January 12, 2021. Russia, like many other countries, has suspended flights to the UK due to a new strain of coronavirus found in the kingdom. The virus is thought to be 70% more contagious.