Russia is preparing to launch flights to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).

Russian Newspaper Izvestiya, in its news based on top Russian sources, wrote that Russia is also preparing to open a consulate in North Cyprus and that these developments may take place before the end of the year.

One of Russia’s leading media organs, Izvestiya newspaper, in its news based on high-level sources from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote that Russia is preparing to launch flights to the TRNC and to open a consulate in North Cyprus.

In the news titled “Russian Federation is preparing to start flights with North Cyprus”, it was noted that these developments could take place before the end of the year.

High-level sources from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also stated that the flights to the TRNC were an initiative of a private Russian airline. Sources speaking to Izvestiya also stated that starting flights and opening a consulate will not mean diplomatic recognition.