New Direct Air Route Connects Moscow and Pyongyang Amid Deepening Russia-North Korea Ties
New Direct Air Route Connects Moscow and Pyongyang Amid Deepening Russia-North Korea Ties A significant new direct commercial air service has commenced between Moscow and Pyongyang, further cementing the burgeoning relationship between Russia and North Korea. The inaugural flight, operated by Russian carrier Nordwind, recently departed from Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport carrying over 400 passengers. Russia’s Transport Ministry has indicated that this new route will initially operate with one flight per month, aiming to meet demand as both nations pursue closer…