Russia and US discussed 'irritants' in relationship, key issues unresolved, Interfax reports

Russia and US discussed 'irritants' in relationship, key issues unresolved, Interfax reports

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The two countries have been discussing ways to resolve a series of disputes that have affected the working of their embassies. The talks are separate from Russia-US negotiations over Ukraine war

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MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Tuesday that Russian and US diplomats had held talks on removing "irritants" in relations between the two countries but the main issues remain unresolved, Russian news agency Interfax reported.

Another round of such contacts is expected in early spring 2026, Ryabkov added.

The two countries have been discussing ways to resolve a series of disputes that have affected the working of each other's embassies. The talks are separate from Russia-US negotiations over the war in Ukraine.