US EditionUS Cancels Talks with Russia on Restoring Diplomatic Relations, Moscow Claims
- Maria Zakharova, a representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated that the United States has decided to cancel the upcoming round of bilateral discussions focused on addressing diplomatic issues and restoring normal embassy functions.
- This cancellation follows an agreement during April 10 talks in Istanbul to move future consultations from Istanbul to the respective capitals, but no reason was given for the U.S. withdrawal.
- The discussions centered on addressing issues affecting the functioning of diplomatic missions and occurred alongside ongoing attempts to negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine, with both sides sharing updates and agreeing to keep talks ongoing.
- Zakharova expressed optimism that the current halt initiated by the U.S. will be brief, while the Kremlin acknowledged ongoing obstacles in bilateral relations despite expectations for future discussions.
- The cancellation represents a setback to easing tensions, but Moscow remains hopeful about resuming talks soon, given the shared view that improved ties could unlock significant economic potential.
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Russia announced in months that the United States has cancelled the next bilateral meeting on the normalization of the activities of Ambassadors, in the context of which Moscow and Washington have begun a diplomatic approach for several months, the AFP report.
The Russians hope that the dialogue will not stop, but they also do not trust that relations will improve quickly.
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