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U.S. and Russia Hold Constructive Talks on Diplomatic Operations in Istanbul

The six-hour discussions focused on resolving embassy operational issues, with plans for follow-up meetings but no discussion of the Ukraine conflict.

A van carrying the U.S. delegation enters the Russian Consulate in Istanbul, on April 10, 2025.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold a bilateral meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 28, 2019. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo/File Photo

Overview

  • Delegations from the U.S. and Russia met in Istanbul on April 10, 2025, for a second round of talks aimed at normalizing diplomatic operations.
  • The discussions, described as 'constructive' by the U.S. State Department, lasted nearly six hours and addressed longstanding operational challenges.
  • Key issues included restricted movements for diplomats, difficulties obtaining credentials, and ensuring stable diplomatic banking systems.
  • Both sides reaffirmed that the Ukraine conflict remains explicitly excluded from the agenda, focusing solely on logistical and administrative matters.
  • Plans for follow-up meetings were discussed, although specific details and timelines have yet to be finalized.