The resumption of direct flights between Russia and the United States remains under discussion, but no tangible progress has been made so far, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Wednesday.

Moscow is interested in restarting direct flights with the United States, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated that if the United States begins to resume nuclear tests, Moscow will respond immediately.

By Samir Muradov

Diplomatic statements, especially when related to geopolitical confrontations, often carry far more weight than mere words. The recent remark by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov regarding the country’s readiness for a prolonged confrontation with the United States underscores the fact that tensions between the two global powers continue to escalate. “We must prepare for a long-term standoff with this country. We are ready for it in every sense,” he emphasized.

The West is concerned about the budding ties between Moscow and Beijing, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told journalists, commenting on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to China, News.Az reports citing TASS.