Over 100 private jets linked to Russian oligarchs stuck in Dubai: Report

According to a report, over hundred private jets belonging to Russian oligarchs are stuck in Dubai's airports ever since the sanctions were imposed by the Western government against Putin's regime.

A report by Wall Street Journal said the jets were accumulated between mid-February to April. Dubai hasn't imposed sanctions on Russia and has kept its air traffic open for Russian planes.

Last month UK authorities had impounded a private jet reportedly linked to Russian oligarch Eugene Shvidler. The UK has banned Russian aircraft from entering its airspace and airports.

The UK reportedly took control of a Bombardier Global 6500 jet which belonged to Shvidler. The UK has put stringent rules in place to detain and terminate registration of Russian-linked planes.

Britain had earlier announced a travel ban and assets freeze of billionaire businessman Alisher Usmanov and former Russian deputy prime minister Igor Shuvalov.

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Shvidler's jet had reportedly arrived from New Jersey in US and was due to fly to Dubai. The jet is reportedly registered with a Luxembourg company.

Last week the US had imposed further sanctions on Russian oligarchs including their family members. The ban included targeted the Russian ultra-rich from transferring their assets to their family members.

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Biden attacked Putin's regime saying the "oligarchs were lining their pockets with the Russian people's money while the Ukrainian people are hiding in subways from missiles."

(With inputs from Agencies)