Russia will be resuming regular air service with Malta from May 25, the Russian national anti-coronavirus crisis centre said on Friday.

This was reported by news agency TASS, a report on a Russian aviation website said.

Other countries that will also see the resumption of flights from Russia on the day are Iceland, Mexico, Portugal and Saudi Arabia.

"Following the discussion of the epidemic situation in a number of countries, it was decided to resume from May 25, and on a reciprocal basis, regular international air service with the following countries: Iceland (Moscow-Reykjavik twice a week); Malta (Moscow-Valletta twice a week); Mexico (Moscow-Cancun thrice a week); Portugal (Moscow-Lisbon thrice a week); Saudi Arabia (Moscow-Jeddah thrice a week; Grozny-Jeddah once a week; Makhachkala-Jeddah once a week)," TASS said.

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