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flag A U.S.-sanctioned Russian airline landed in South Africa, sparking diplomatic concern over ties with U.S. adversaries.

flag A U.S.-sanctioned Russian cargo plane operated by Abakan Air landed in South Africa, flying from Iran via Tanzania to Upington and refueling near Johannesburg before departing. flag The flight required a foreign operator’s permit from South Africa’s Department of Transport, which said it was unaware the airline was blacklisted. flag The U.S. Treasury lists Abakan Air as sanctioned for transporting Russian military equipment. flag This follows a 2022 diplomatic dispute over a Russian ship docking near Cape Town, which led to strained U.S.-South Africa relations, frozen aid, and high tariffs, partly based on unsubstantiated claims. flag A South African judicial probe found no evidence of weapons shipments. flag American lawmakers are now considering legislation to reassess ties, citing concerns over South Africa’s alignment with U.S. adversaries. flag Abakan Air is also listed for unpaid aviation services.

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