1、BRIEFING EPRS|European Parliamentary Research Service Author:Monika Kiss,with contributions by Karin Jacobs and Jaan Soone Members Research Service PE 733.536 June 2022 EN Russias war on Ukraine:Implications for transport SUMMARY The unjustified Russian invasion of Ukraine has damaged transport infr
2、astructure,caused major transport disruptions and led to a massive flow of refugees into the EU and neighbouring countries.In response,the EU has adopted several sets of sanctions,leading to the closure of EU airspace to Russian aircraft,the closure of EU ports to Russian vessels,a ban on Russian tr
3、ansport operators and a ban on exports of goods and technology in the aviation,maritime and space sectors.Designed to undermine Russias economic and financial ability to sustain its war effort,the sanctions have also impacted on transport in the EU,leading to traffic shortages,supply chain bottlenec
4、ks and the need to bypass traditional routes,thereby lengthening journey times and increasing costs.In order to monitor and deal with these negative impacts and humanitarian crises,the EU has introduced measures to support traffic flows and supply chains,securing the swift and safe transfer of peopl