Russia, Istanbul and restore direct air links

Russia offers to restore direct air links with the U.S. during Istanbul talks
Russian and U.S. diplomats have held talks in Istanbul to discuss ways to normalize the operation of their embassies after diplomatic expulsions.
US-Russia talks in Istanbul meant to 'strengthen trust,' first of many, Moscow says
"We expect that today's meeting will be first in the series of similar expert consultations that will move us closer, together with the U.S., in overcoming disagreements and strengthening trust," spokesperson Maria Zakharova said during a press briefing.
Russia says it suggested restoring air links with US at talks
Russia said on Friday it had suggested restoring direct air links with the United States at what it described as "substantive and businesslike" talks in Turkey.
U.S. and Russia eye renewed ties with air links proposal
Moscow has proposed to the USA the restoration of direct air connections between the two countries. This proposal stems from recent talks in Turkey, which, according to Vladimir Putin, "raised hope" for rebuilding relations.
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The United States and Russia held "constructive discussions" regarding their diplomatic missions during a meeting in Türkiye on Thursday, February 27. The parties agreed to hold another meeting "in the near term,
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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,
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