
Russia’s Rocky Return Bid to ICAO Faces EU Headwinds
Moscow pushed to rejoin the UN aviation council, but a tough vote and EU opposition kept the seat out of reach.
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Moscow pushed to rejoin the UN aviation council, but a tough vote and EU opposition kept the seat out of reach.

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