KYIV, April 3 - The Ukrainian government has banned unscheduled flights to Russia after a recent visit to Moscow by two opposition politicians, RFE/RL reported.

The action was initiated by Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov, who said on April 3 that presidential candidate Yuriy Boiko and Opposition Platform -- For Life party official Viktor Medvedchuk had "used a loophole in Ukraine's legislation" to take a direct flight to Moscow last month.