The easing of sanctions on Belavia, the state-owned airline of Belarus, has sparked concerns that U.S.-manufactured aircraft components could be redirected to Russian airlines. Russian carriers are currently facing severe shortages of spare parts and limited maintenance capacity due to Western sanctions, which have been in place for over three years. This potential diversion of critical components could undermine Russia’s ability to sustain its aviation operations, fueling worries about the broader implications for the country’s military and commercial aviation sectors.