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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.
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.
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.
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
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,
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Russia asks US to reopen airspace and resume direct flights despite sanctions
Russia have asked US representatives to consider reopening US airspace to Russian aircraft and resume direct flights between ...
'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, US hold expert-level talks in Istanbul for over 6 hours to overcome 'differences'
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday that Russia and the US held expert-level talks in Istanbul to address ongoing tensions and strengthen confidence-building ...
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Russia, US hold talks, Putin says contacts inspire hope
Istanbul talks focus on embassy disputes Ukraine not on agenda in Thursday's meeting Putin says there is a mood to resolve disputes ISTANBUL, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Russian and U.S. teams held six ...
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Russian and US diplomats discuss normalizing embassy operations at Istanbul talks
Russian and U.S. diplomats are holding talks in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss ways to normalize the operation of their respective embassies after rounds of diplomats’ expulsions in the past ...
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 ...
Russia, US address 'many annoyances' in bilateral ties, discuss resuming direct flights at Istanbul talks
Russia on Friday said paths to resolving the “many annoyances” inherited from previous American administrations were ...
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Russia says Moscow, Washington agreed on steps aimed at eliminating obstacles in financing embassies
The Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday said that Moscow and Washington have agreed on steps to remove obstacles to financing ...