Editor’s note: Alexander Rahr is a German political scientist and chairman of the Eurasian Society in Berlin. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

The United States wants sanctions against Russia lifted if the conflict in Ukraine is resolved, said U.S. President Donald Trump.

Russian authorities have introduced new restrictions on the Telegram messaging app, the country’s most popular platform with an estimated 100 million users, Moscow 24 reported on January 16.

The European Commission is weighing a complete ban on Russian tourists entering EU territory as part of its 19th sanctions package against Moscow. This move comes as the bloc intensifies pressure on the Kremlin over its ongoing war in Ukraine.

Poland has introduced new restrictions on air traffic along its eastern borders with Belarus and Ukraine, the Armed Forces’ Operational Command announced Thursday. The move comes amid heightened tensions following multiple drone incursions into Polish airspace.

Temporary restrictions on the arrival and departure of aircraft have been imposed at Russia’s Samara Airport and Kazan Airport to ensure flight safety, according to the Federal Air Transport Agency.

Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov is convinced that Russia should adequately respond to restrictions imposed on its media by the West, News.Az reports citing Gazeta.Ru.