27.02.2025 11:00
The meeting between the delegations of Russia and the USA regarding the reopening of embassies has started at the Istanbul Consulate General. Foreign Minister Fidan had highlighted the summit to be held in Istanbul in a statement he made yesterday.
The Russian and US delegations gathered at the residence of the US Consulate General in Istanbul to discuss issues affecting the activities of the embassies.
LAVROV: SYSTEMATIC ISSUES WILL BE ADDRESSED
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated yesterday, "Our diplomats will address the systematic issues that have accumulated during the previous administration. These issues are related to matters that hinder the functioning of the embassies. Such a meeting will take place tomorrow in Istanbul."
FIDAN HAD INDICATED TODAY
The first person to announce that the Russian and US delegations would meet in Istanbul was Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Speaking at a press conference, Minister Fidan announced that the US and Russia would meet in Istanbul on February 27 to negotiate peace talks regarding Ukraine.