The USA and Russia have once again come to the negotiating table, this time in Turkey.

A new meeting took place in Istanbul between representatives from the United States and Russia. This marks the second round of negotiations in the past month, following the previous gathering in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the situation in Ukraine was discussed.

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This was reported by Russian media

What is known about the negotiations in Istanbul

The meeting is taking place at the residence of the U.S. Consul General in Istanbul and focuses on the resumption of operations at the embassies of both countries. The American and Russian sides are working to find a resolution to the diplomatic tensions that have persisted following significant staff reductions and the closure of several consular offices.

Before the negotiations began, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the outcomes of this meeting would reveal how quickly and effectively the parties can address problematic issues.

While discussions in Riyadh revolved around the war in Ukraine and international security, the topic in Istanbul is more technical in nature, indicating a desire to ease tensions at least at the diplomatic level.

It is worth noting that recently, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed his readiness to host negotiations in his country among Russia, the USA, and Ukraine.

Additionally, the Turkish leader confirmed that Turkish companies would participate in the reconstruction of Ukraine.