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28-07-2025
Russia and North Korea have launched direct commercial flights between Moscow and Pyongyang, marking a significant development in their increasingly close ties. The first flight, operated by Nordwind Airlines, carried over 400 passengers, with plans for one flight a month. This move comes as the two countries have expanded military and other ties in recent years, with North Korea supplying weapons and troops to support Russia's actions in Ukraine.
Entities: Russia, North Korea, Moscow, Pyongyang, Nordwind Airlines • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
28-07-2025
Aeroflot, Russia's flagship airline, grounded over 50 flights due to a cyberattack claimed by pro-Ukrainian hackers Silent Crow and Cyber Partisans, disrupting travel during peak vacation season.
Entities: Aeroflot, Ukraine, Russia, Silent Crow, Cyber Partisans • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
28-07-2025
Russia has launched direct flights from Moscow to Pyongyang, North Korea, operated by Nordwind Airlines, amid strengthening ties between the two nations and a decline in travel options for Russian tourists. The flights will initially operate once a month, with tickets priced at $570. The development is seen as a significant step in the countries' diplomatic relations, which have been growing closer in recent years, including through military cooperation and mutual defense agreements.
Entities: Moscow, Pyongyang, Russia, North Korea, Nordwind Airlines • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
28-07-2025
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister, Kim Yo Jong, has rejected South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's efforts to improve relations between the two countries, stating that North Korea has no interest in restarting talks with Seoul. Kim Yo Jong criticized South Korea's 'blind trust' in its alliance with the US and dismissed Lee's overtures as 'meaningless sweet remarks'. The comments come amid tensions between the two Koreas, which have escalated since North Korea declared South Korea an 'enemy state' in January 2024.
Entities: Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un, Lee Jae Myung, North Korea, South Korea • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform