U.S. and Russia Hold Talks on Restoring Embassy Operations

Diplomats from both nations meet in Istanbul to address longstanding issues affecting their embassies, signaling a cautious step toward improved relations.

• U.S. and Russian diplomats convened in Istanbul to discuss the normalization of embassy operations in each other's countries.
• The talks are part of a broader effort to rebuild diplomatic ties strained since Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014.
• The meeting, held at the U.S. Consul General's residence, did not address the ongoing war in Ukraine, according to the U.S. State Department.
• Tensions between the two nations have led to mutual expulsions of diplomats, consulate closures, and restrictions on embassy staffing in recent years.
• This follows earlier discussions in Riyadh, where both sides expressed a commitment to establishing a new foundation for bilateral relations.

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