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A U.S.-sanctioned Russian airline landed in South Africa, sparking diplomatic concern over ties with U.S. adversaries.
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.
The flight required a foreign operator’s permit from South Africa’s Department of Transport, which said it was unaware the airline was blacklisted.
The U.S. Treasury lists Abakan Air as sanctioned for transporting Russian military equipment.
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.
A South African judicial probe found no evidence of weapons shipments.
American lawmakers are now considering legislation to reassess ties, citing concerns over South Africa’s alignment with U.S. adversaries.
Abakan Air is also listed for unpaid aviation services.
Una aerolínea rusa sancionada por Estados Unidos aterrizó en Sudáfrica, lo que provocó preocupación diplomática por los vínculos con los adversarios de Estados Unidos.