Russian airline explores direct flights to Malaysia
"We have an airline that is interested in operating flights for tourists. We are in regular dialogue with Malaysia on the matter," Poteshkin told TASS news agency.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin, after talks with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, said both countries were considering the possibility of direct flights, citing increasing tourist exchanges.
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