US-Russia Direct Flights May Resume by End of 2025

Air service between Russia and the United States may resume by the end of 2025, Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and special representative of the president for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries, said in an interview with Rossiya 1. "We see very strong interest, including from the American side, in resuming direct flights. […] Very pragmatic direct discussions are underway. We hope this issue can be positively resolved this year,” he noted. Dmitriev made this comment following a business breakfast with members of the American Chamber of Commerce during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).