10.04.2025 16:43
The meeting between the delegations of the United States and Russia, which took place at a critical summit in Istanbul, has concluded. The meeting lasted a total of 5.5 hours. The Russian delegation was led by Russia's Ambassador to Washington, Aleksandr Darchiyev, while the U.S. delegation was headed by Deputy Assistant Secretary Sonata Coulter, who is responsible for Russia and Central Europe at the State Department.
The meeting, which will address issues related to embassy activities between the USA and Russia, saw the US delegation arrive at the Russian Consulate General in Istanbul at 09:45.
In the meeting, the Russian delegation was led by Russia's Ambassador to Washington, Aleksandr Darchiyev, while the US delegation was headed by Sonata Coulter, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State responsible for Russia and Central Europe.
UKRAINE WAS NOT AT THE TABLE
US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated that the second meeting to be held in Istanbul would focus solely on "embassy operations," and that Ukraine's security or any political or security issues would not be on the agenda.
THE MEETING HAS ENDED
The meeting between the US and Russian delegations, which took place at a critical summit in Istanbul, has concluded. The meeting lasted a total of 5.5 hours.
THE FIRST MEETING LASTED 6.5 HOURS
The US and Russian delegations held their first meeting in Istanbul to address embassy activities on February 27 at the residence of the US Consulate General in Istanbul.
The meeting in Arnavutköy lasted approximately 6.5 hours.