美国批准的一个俄罗斯航空公司降落在南非,引起外交关切,担心与美国对手有联系。 A U.S.-sanctioned Russian airline landed in South Africa, sparking diplomatic concern over ties with U.S. adversaries.

一架经美国批准的俄罗斯货机由阿巴肯航空公司经营,在南非降落,从伊朗经坦桑尼亚飞往乌宾顿,在约翰内斯堡附近加油,然后离开。 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. 航班需要外国经营人从南非运输部取得许可证,该部说,它不知道航空公司被列入黑名单。 The flight required a foreign operator’s permit from South Africa’s Department of Transport, which said it was unaware the airline was blacklisted. 美国财政部将阿巴昆航空公司列为俄罗斯军事装备运输制裁机构。 The U.S. Treasury lists Abakan Air as sanctioned for transporting Russian military equipment. 在此之前,2022年在开普敦附近对俄罗斯船只停靠发生外交争端,导致美国-南非关系紧张,援助冻结,关税高,部分基于未经证实的指控。 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. 南非司法调查发现,没有发现任何武器运输的证据。 A South African judicial probe found no evidence of weapons shipments. 美国立法者现正在考虑立法重新评估关系, 提出南非与美国对手结盟的担忧。 American lawmakers are now considering legislation to reassess ties, citing concerns over South Africa’s alignment with U.S. adversaries. Abakan Air公司也因未支付的航空服务而被列入清单。 Abakan Air is also listed for unpaid aviation services.