Russia lauds 'substantive' talks with US in Istanbul


A vehicle carrying the Russian delagation arrives at the residence of the U.S. Consul General in Istanbul, Turkey, February 27, 2025. REUTERS/Dilara Senkaya

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Russian Foreign Ministry praised the latest round of talks with the United States in a statement on Friday, calling them "substantive and businesslike."

Russian and U.S. teams held six hours of talks in Turkey on Thursday to try to restore the normal functioning of their embassies, and President Vladimir Putin said initial contacts with Donald Trump's new administration had inspired hope.

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