Russia Proposes Restoring Direct Air Links with the US
During negotiations in Istanbul on February 27, the Russian delegation proposed that the US consider restoring direct flights between the two countries. The discussions also covered normalizing diplomatic missions and returning Russian property in the US.
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On February 27, representatives of Russia and the US met in Istanbul for negotiations, where the Russian side proposed resuming direct air travel between the two countries. The proposal was made in the context of discussing ways to overcome accumulated differences and improve bilateral relations.
During the meeting, the delegations discussed normalizing the work of diplomatic missions, which had been affected by mutual staff reductions and restrictions in previous years. Both sides agreed on joint steps to ensure the smooth financing of embassies and create proper conditions for diplomats to fulfill their duties.
Special attention was given to the return of Russian property in the US, which had been seized between 2016 and 2018. The Russian side emphasized the need for practical steps to create conditions for improving bilateral relations in the interest of both nations.
The proposal to restore direct flights between Russia and the US is a significant step toward normalizing relations. Direct flights were suspended in March 2022 when the US closed its airspace to Russian aircraft in response to the events in Ukraine. Restoring air travel could help strengthen economic and cultural ties and facilitate travel for citizens.
The US response to this proposal has not yet been announced. However, the fact that negotiations took place and such initiatives were discussed indicates a mutual interest in finding compromises and improving relations.
Following the news of a possible resumption of direct flights, shares of the Russian airline Aeroflot showed growth, reflecting positive market expectations regarding the prospects for restoring transport links between Russia and the US.
Further negotiations between the two countries are planned in the near future, giving hope for a gradual restoration of full-scale cooperation and a reduction in tensions in bilateral relations.
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