Russia opened a regular air link between Moscow and Pyogyang, a move reflecting increasingly close ties between the two countries.

The claim consists of two main components: first, that Russia opened a regular air link between Moscow and Pyongyang, and second, that this move reflects increasingly close ties between Russia and North Korea. Multiple reputable news sources, including AP News, CNN, Reuters, CBS News, and The Globe and Mail, confirm that on July 27, 2025, Russia launched direct commercial flights connecting Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport with Pyongyang.apnews.comapnews.comRussia starts direct commercial flights between Moscow and Pyongyangus.cnn.comus.cnn.comRussia starts direct commercial flights between Moscow and Pyongyang

This marks the first such direct passenger service in decades and is part of a broader pattern of warming relations between the two former communist allies. The sources also note that this development is emblematic of strengthening bilateral ties, including expanded military cooperation and economic exchanges.reuters.comreuters.comRussia starts first Moscow-Pyongyang passenger flights in decades The temporal proximity of these reports and their consistency across independent outlets support the accuracy of both the factual event (the opening of the air link) and its interpretation as a reflection of closer ties.

There is no evidence contradicting the claim or suggesting alternative explanations for the flight launch. The claim is thus well-supported by current authoritative sources.