Russia, Iran agree to new plane supplies deal, plan to increase flights between countries: report

Iran previously made a deal to provide Russia with drones in order to help sustain its war offensive in Ukraine after Vladimir Putin focused his military on the Donbas region.

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China and India purchased Russian energy in the run-up to the invasion, and China made some key trade deals with its northern neighbor. Iran has stepped in to sign an agreement that will provide Russia more flight options and airplane assistance in the near term, according to The Moscow Times, citing the Mehr agency. 

The agreement includes a pledge to increase flights between the two nations up to 35 per week – a significant boost when only about 19 countries or states provide direct flight access to Russia.