Russia discusses resumption of direct flights with Japan and South Korea

Russian airlines are discussing with Japan and South Korea the restart of direct communication, said Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko.

“Technical consultations continue directly at the level of our airlines and transport agencies. The conversation is difficult, complicated. Because, of course, everything that happened is not our initiative, the deputy minister said in a conversation with Izvestia.

Mr. Rudenko expressed hope that air traffic with the countries will be restored. “It’s very economical for them,” he added.

Direct flights from Russia to Japan and South Korea were suspended in 2022 at the initiative of Asian countries.