Russia to give 100 bln roubles to support domestic air sector

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia would provide the domestic air sector with 100 billion roubles ($1.25 billion) in support to help it deal with the consequences of international sanctions.

In televised remarks at the end of a meeting with representatives of Russian airlines and aircraft manufacturers, he said domestic flights would also receive government subsidies in 2022. ($1 = 80.1250 roubles)

(Writing by Kevin Liffey; Editing by Mark Trevelyan)