Russia resumed regular flights between Moscow and Pyongyang on Sunday, signifying strengthened ties between the two nations. A Nordwind Airlines flight carrying over 400 passengers marked the relaunch. The monthly service aims to meet growing demand, fueled in part by Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov's recent visit to North Korea's Wonsan-Kalma resort. This development comes amid increasing military and economic cooperation between Russia and North Korea, including Pyongyang's support for Russia's actions in Ukraine.

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