The USA will not resume flights with Russia: a key condition has been named

The situation with flights between the USA and Russia

According to Главком: The United States of America do not plan to discuss the return of direct flights with Russia until the conflict in Ukraine is resolved. Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Ryabkov made this statement, indicating that there have been no shifts on this issue.

The American side emphasized that any discussions about resuming air travel are only possible after agreements are reached regarding the Ukrainian issue. This indicates that the resumption of flights remains closely linked to diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.

In this context, Volodymyr Zelensky presented a peace plan with 20 points, which, according to Ryabkov, is fundamentally different from the points Russia discussed with the USA. Zelensky's plan has 7 fewer points than the one that was the subject of discussion.

Prospects for Ukraine

The meeting with journalists at which these statements were made took place in a closed format. Sergey Ryabkov also noted that the year 2026 could become a turning point for Ukraine, as in February 2026, the full-scale invasion will enter its fifth year. Thus, the situation surrounding air travel between the USA and Russia remains dependent on the developments in the Ukrainian conflict.

This statement highlights the importance of diplomatic efforts in the context of restoring international ties between Russia and the USA.

Sergey Ryabkov

Both sides continue to negotiate, but achieving progress in resolving the conflict in Ukraine remains critically important for normalizing relations. In the context of an ongoing military situation, the issue of air travel is just one of many aspects that require attention from the international community.