OREANDA-NEWS  Russia aimed to establish direct flights to three nations — Brazil, Malaysia, and Pakistan. This was announced by Roman Starovoit, the head of the Russian Ministry of Transport, in an interview with TASS.

The minister emphasized that Moscow is actively engaging in discussions with numerous foreign airlines from friendly nations regarding this matter. "Our flight network is constantly evolving," he added. "We operate on the principles of equality, mutual respect, and adherence to all international regulations."

Furthermore, Starovoit emphasized that before launching flights to any country, it is crucial to discuss the potential passenger traffic with carriers. "If there is a demand for passengers, it is also possible to redirect individual aircraft to these destinations," he explained.

Previously, it was announced that Russia and the Dominican Republic were considering the possibility of establishing direct air routes. Ramon Alejandro Arias Zarzuela, the ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Russia, confirmed that discussions have already taken place between the relevant parties regarding the potential for resuming direct flights.