US-Russia Diplomatic Ties Rebuild Slowly

Published on 4.20.25

  The recent developments in the Russia-Ukraine peace talks have sparked renewed efforts to rebuild ties between the US and Russia. This shift in strategy comes after months of diplomatic efforts, including a landmark meeting among US, Ukrainian, and European officials in Paris. The talks produced outlines for steps toward peace, indicating some progress. A key aspect of these efforts is the rebuilding of diplomatic ties between Washington and Moscow. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed ongoing consultations with Russian diplomat Alexander Darchiev, which included a recent conversation between President Vladimir Putin and Stephen Witkoff in St. Petersburg. The talks will be led by Ambassador Darchiev and US Deputy Assistant Secretary Sonata Coulter. The US and Russian delegations met in Istanbul to discuss normalizing diplomatic mission operations. This meeting focused on restoring embassy work after years of strained relations due to intimidation, property disputes, and restrictions on diplomat movements. The discussions aim to stabilize the operations of bilateral missions, with no political or security issues on the table. The second round of embassy talks in Istanbul will continue this focus on diplomatic missions rather than Ukraine. These efforts are part of a broader push to rebuild ties following the Trump administration's departure from anti-Kremlin sentiment in Washington.

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