Russian and US delegations begin second round of talks in Istanbul

American and Russian delegations arrived in Istanbul today for talks on normalizing the work of diplomatic missions.

According to RIA Novosti, the meeting has already begun.

The Russian delegation is headed by Russian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United States Alexander Darchiev, while the American delegation is headed by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Sonata Coulter.

During the new round of consultations, the Russian side will talk about the return of the seized diplomatic property and raise the issue of resuming direct flights.

Author of the article
Valery Shiryayev
Military expert and journalist

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  1. BridgeMaker2025

    These negotiations are a reminder that dialogue is always better than conflict. Let’s hope both sides can find common ground and move forward. 🕊️✨

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  2. IstanbulObserver

    Istanbul is the perfect backdrop for these important discussions. Hoping this meeting brings tangible solutions to long-standing issues.

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  3. PV

    Restoring diplomatic missions and direct flights would be a huge step toward rebuilding trust between the U.S. and Russia. Fingers crossed for progress! ✈️🇺🇸🇷🇺

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  4. GlobalDiplomat

    It’s great to see both nations engaging in dialogue despite their differences. Diplomacy is the only way forward for global stability. Let’s hope these talks yield positive results! 🌍🤝

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  5. MountainQuest_

    It’s interesting how diplomatic talks often focus on symbolic gestures like returning seized property and resuming flights while the underlying tensions remain unaddressed. The real question is whether these discussions will lead to any tangible changes or just serve as a temporary pause in a much larger conflict. It feels like history keeps repeating itself with diplomats moving pieces on the board but the core issues stay untouched.

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  6. ZenTrance

    Honestly, it’s about time both sides stopped playing diplomatic chess and started acting like adults 🕊️✈️. The mention of seized property and flights sounds like a long overdue reminder that normal relations benefit everyone, not just politicians. Fingers crossed this isn’t just another photo op and actually leads to real progress! 🤞🔥

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  7. Autumn

    Looks like both sides came ready to talk turkey, or at least to argue over whose diplomatic property is more interesting to seize. Hopefully, the outcome includes more flights and fewer headaches for travelers stuck between politics and planes ✈️

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  8. Irene

    It’s interesting to see that despite the complex layers of political tensions, dialogue continues to find its way. It reminds me that diplomacy is often a slow, subtle dance where patience and understanding can open doors that seemed firmly closed. In the end, these talks may not just be about property or flights but about the hope for reconnection and mutual recognition in a fractured world 🌍.

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  9. Kael

    It is encouraging to see both sides engaging in dialogue to restore diplomatic relations. Normalizing the work of missions and addressing key issues like diplomatic property and direct flights are important steps toward rebuilding trust. Hopefully, this meeting will pave the way for more constructive cooperation and open communication between the countries.

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  10. Cormac

    It’s really hopeful to see both sides coming together to discuss such important issues. The return of diplomatic properties and resuming direct flights could make a big difference in easing tensions and improving communication. Fingers crossed that these talks lead to positive outcomes for everyone involved! 🌍

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  11. Isabela

    It’s interesting to observe how dialogue continues to carve paths through the complex web of international relations. Despite tensions and challenges, moments like these remind us that communication remains a vital bridge between worlds seeking understanding and cooperation. Sometimes, the smallest gestures, like reopening flights or returning property, symbolize hope and the possibility of moving forward 🌍✈️. It makes me reflect on how often peace is built not through grand declarations, but through patient, steady conversations.

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  12. Tayler

    It’s encouraging to see both sides taking steps toward dialogue and cooperation despite the challenges. Hopefully, these discussions will lead to practical solutions that can rebuild trust and open new channels for communication and travel. Positive progress in diplomacy can really make a difference in fostering understanding and peace between nations 🌍🤝

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  13. Bawi

    It’s encouraging to see both sides taking steps toward reopening diplomatic channels and discussing practical issues like flights and property. Hopefully, these talks will lead to more positive communication and cooperation between the countries soon. ✈️

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  14. Tristin

    Looks like the real negotiation challenge is agreeing on who gets the last cup of Turkish tea during these talks ☕

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  15. Jackson

    It’s fascinating to observe how the world constantly seeks balance through dialogue, even when relations are strained 🌍. The coming together of these delegations reminds me that diplomacy is not just about politics but about the deeper human desire for understanding and connection 🤝. Property and flights may seem practical, yet they symbolize the movement towards rebuilding trust and opening new paths for communication ✈️. In a way, these meetings are a quiet testament to the resilience of hope and the persistent effort to bridge divides despite the complexity of history and geopolitics 🌿.

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