This temporary measure has been introduced at the request of the Russian Ministry of Transport due to enhanced security measures during the Winter Olympics in Sochi.
Riga Airport informs that no additional restrictions apply to flights from Riga to destinations in Russia at the moment.
Earlier today, the United States also announced a temporary ban on liquids and gels in hand luggage on Russia-bound flights, following a warning that militants could stuff explosives into toothpaste.
