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U.S. and Russia Discuss Restoring Diplomatic Ties in Istanbul Talks

Negotiations focused on embassy operations, direct flights, and broader efforts to stabilize relations under the Trump administration.

A pedestrian walks with an umbrella outside the Embassy of the Russian Federation, near the Glover Park neighborhood of Washington, U.S., February 22, 2022. REUTERS/Tom Brenner
A vehicle carrying the Russian delagation arrives at the residence of the U.S. Consul General in Istanbul, Turkey, February 27, 2025. REUTERS/Dilara Senkaya
A general view shows Terminal C of the Sheremetyevo international airport outside Moscow, Russia, August 23, 2023. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
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Overview

  • U.S. and Russian officials met for six hours in Istanbul to address embassy staffing, diplomatic banking, and operational issues.
  • Russia proposed resuming direct flights between the two countries, though no timeline or specifics were provided.
  • The U.S. approved Alexander Darchiyev as Russia's new ambassador to Washington, filling a post vacant since October 2024.
  • The talks are part of a broader shift in U.S.-Russia relations under President Trump, contrasting with the previous administration's isolationist policies toward Moscow.
  • Concerns have been raised by U.S. officials about potential Russian espionage activities if diplomatic staffing increases in the U.S.