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Russia offers to restore direct air links with the U.S. during Istanbul talks
Russian and U.S. diplomats have held talks in Istanbul to discuss ways to normalize the operation of their embassies after diplomatic expulsions.
Russia says it suggested restoring air links with US at talks
Russia said on Friday it had suggested restoring direct air links with the United States at what it described as "substantive and businesslike" talks in Turkey.
US, Russia identify initial steps to stabilize diplomatic missions in Istanbul talks
US raises concerns over banking access, contracted services and stable staffing at its Moscow embassy, says State Department - Anadolu Ajansı
Russian and US diplomats meet in Istanbul for second round of talks
Russian and U.S. diplomats met in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss normalizing the operation of their respective embassies after years expelling each others' diplomats. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the talks followed an understanding reached during President Donald Trump's call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and
U.S.-Russia talks in Istanbul were ‘constructive,’ says State Department
The U.S. State Department has released a statement on the Russian-American meeting held in Istanbul on February 27.
US-Russia talks in Istanbul meant to 'strengthen trust,' first of many, Moscow says
"We expect that today's meeting will be first in the series of similar expert consultations that will move us closer, together with the U.S., in overcoming disagreements and strengthening trust," spokesperson Maria Zakharova said during a press briefing.
US-Russia talks conclude in Istanbul
Talks between U.S. and Russian delegations on bilateral issues concluded in Istanbul on Thursday. The meeting, held at the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul and conducted behind closed doors, lasted over six hours. The Russian delegation departed the premises at 4:20 p.m. local time (1320 GMT).
Russian delegation arrives for talks with US in Istanbul
A Russian delegation arrived on Thursday at the U.S. consul general's residence in Istanbul for Russia-U.S. talks aimed at resolving disputes over the work of their respective
Russia Lauds 'Substantive' Talks With US in Istanbul
Russian and U.S. teams held six hours of talks in Turkey on Thursday to try to restore the normal functioning of their embassies, and President Vladimir Putin said initial contacts with Donald Trump's new administration had inspired hope.
U.S. and Russia eye renewed ties with air links proposal
Moscow has proposed to the USA the restoration of direct air connections between the two countries. This proposal stems from recent talks in Turkey, which, according to Vladimir Putin, "raised hope" for rebuilding relations.
US and Russia agree to meet again after ‘constructive’ talks in Istanbul
The United States and Russia held "constructive discussions" regarding their diplomatic missions during a meeting in Türkiye on Thursday, February 27. The parties agreed to hold another meeting "in the near term,
Russia, US hold talks, Putin says contacts inspire hope
Russian and U.S. teams held six hours of talks in Turkey on Thursday to try to restore normal functioning of their embassies, ...
'Initial steps' identified — US comments on Istanbul talks with Russia about embassy operations
"The United States raised concerns regarding access to banking and contracted services as well as the need to ensure stable ...
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Russia Negotiation Plan Would Be 'Capitulation Document' for Ukraine: ISW
The think tank based in Washington, D.C, gave its assessment of a suggestion by President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, that the Istanbul talks from 2022 could be ...
US, Russian diplomats meet in Istanbul for second round of talks
Putin hailed the Trump administration's "pragmatism and realistic view” compared with what he described as the “stereotypes ...
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Russia, US hold expert-level talks in Istanbul for over 6 hours to overcome 'differences'
We hope that today's meeting, the first in a series of expert consultations, will bring us and the American side closer to ...
Russia-US talks set for Thursday in Turkey, US says Ukraine not on agenda
Russian and U.S. diplomats will meet in Istanbul on Thursday for talks aimed at restoring their respective diplomatic ...