Russian deputy minister of transport Valery Okulov said on Wednesday that negotiations between Moscow and Cairo about the resumption of flights is still suspended, Russian media reported. He pointed out that media outlets had published information from unofficial sources about changing the Egyptian position, and he asserted that the Russian position has not changed since February. The flights were suspended in the aftermath of the Russian A321 flight crash in the Sinai on 31 October 2015. However, Egyptian officials said on several occasions that Russian tourism to Egypt will be returned, although it has not happened yet. Additionally, Britain had suspended flights to Sharm El-Sheikh after the accident.

Source: Daily News Egypt May 24, 2017 15:45 UTC