Aeroflot

Israeli airline El Al sought to resume flights to Russia by proposing a route to Saint Petersburg instead of Moscow due to security concerns. Russia rejected the request, linking the decision to Israel's refusal to allow Aeroflot to operate in the country.

The Maldives has emerged as a transit hub for goods heading to Russia in violation of Western sanctions. Hundreds of millions of dollars in dual-use items have been processed through the local airport.

In heels, with a carry-on, and with no intention of giving up: two women who were late for an Aeroflot flight in Russia went out onto the tarmac in an attempt to catch the plane that had already been towed from the gate. Ground crews were forced to stop the operation, and police were called to the scene. How did the chase end?