US, Russia Hold Talks in Turkey on Restoring Embassy Ties After Years of Diplomatic Expulsions

The meeting was held at the headquarters of the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul.
US, Russia Hold Talks in Turkey on Restoring Embassy Ties After Years of Diplomatic Expulsions
A van, which is believed to carry Russian diplomats, leaves the U.S. Consul General’s residence following a meeting with U.S. counterparts to discuss operation of embassies, in Istanbul, Turkey, on Feb. 27, 2025. Francisco Seco/AP Photo
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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U.S. and Russian diplomats held talks in Turkey on Feb. 27 to discuss normalizing the operation of their respective embassies after years of mutual diplomatic expulsions and diplomatic tensions.

The meeting, held at the headquarters of the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul, was part of broader efforts to restore diplomatic and economic ties following rounds of embassy staff reductions, office closures, and other restrictions in recent years.

Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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