Russia presses Maldives to restore Russian tour operator payments

Russia's Ministry of Economic Development has formally asked Maldives authorities to resolve a refusal to accept payments from Russian tour operators, per Interfax. The move signals a diplomatic push to protect Russian tourism flows amid payment frictions, likely tied to sanctions-related banking constraints. The outcome is uncertain, but the issue highlights secondary sanctions pressure on third countries.

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