Russia's Azimuth Airlines will land in Saudi Arabia for the first time on December 6, following the General Authority of Civil Aviation's granting of an economic license to the airline.
Moscow welcomed 239,100 visitors from the region during the first nine months of 2025 (January to September), according to data released by the Russian capital.
Saudi Arabia and Russia signed a mutual visa exemption allowing citizens with any passport type to enter visa-free for tourism, business, or family visits. Stays of up to 90 consecutive or non-consecutive days per year are permitted for travellers from both countries.
The European Union (EU) has moved to end all imports of Russian natural gas by the end of 2027, following a majority vote by member states during a meeting of European energy ministers in Luxembourg.
