In a notable development in US-Russia relations, diplomats from both countries are set to meet in Istanbul on February 27 to discuss the functioning of their respective embassies. The meeting, announced by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday, aims to ease tensions over staffing issues and diplomatic properties while improving working conditions for diplomatic missions.
The announcement was made by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday during a press conference in Qatar. Lavrov stated that the discussions will focus on resolving disputes related to staffing levels and embassy properties, which have been points of contention between Moscow and Washington in recent years. The goal, he added, is to remove bureaucratic and technical barriers that have hindered diplomatic engagement, laying the groundwork for potential future cooperation.
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Lavrov’s visit to Doha was part of a broader Middle East diplomatic tour, during which Russia has been engaged in discussions on regional and global affairs. The planned meeting in Istanbul follows last week’s Russia-US talks in Saudi Arabia, which marked a shift in Washington’s approach toward Moscow.
The US, under President Donald Trump’s administration, has signaled a renewed willingness to engage diplomatically with Russia rather than continuing efforts to isolate Moscow over the ongoing war in Ukraine. During the Saudi Arabia discussions, led by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Lavrov, both sides reportedly agreed to explore potential avenues for ending the war and fostering stronger diplomatic and economic ties.
