Russia and US May Hold New Talks Before Year-End
Russia and the United States may hold another round of bilateral consultations on 'irritants' by the end of 2026. This was stated by Sergey Ryabkov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
Consensus
- Russia and the US may hold another bilateral consultation round on contentious issues before the end of 206.
- Sergey Ryabkov, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister, confirmed the possibility of a new meeting.
- The previous round of consultations recently took place.
- No specific date has been set for the upcoming meeting.
- There is no progress on key issues linked to the Ukraine settlement.
- Russia and the US continue working on bilateral relations and resolving disagreements.
- The dialogue includes issues related to diplomatic property and direct air travel.
Points of divergence
- The temporary license for diesel fuel exports from Russia to the US is valid until April 7, 2027. — riamo
- Ryabkov stated there is no progress on main issues that the US has tied to progress in Ukraine settlement. — interfax
- Ryabkov mentioned that the pace of progress on substantive issues remains below expectations. — vedomosti
Coverage (7 sources)
- Next round of consultations between Russia and the USA may take place by the end of the year — РИАМО
- Foreign Ministry: Russia and US are moving forward on consultations regarding 'irritants' — Вести
- Ryabkov said when the next round of Russia and US consultations on 'irritants' will take place — Вести
- Ryabkov says there is no progress on main issues in Russia-US meetings on irritants — Интерфакс
- Ryabkov allowed a new round of consultations between Russia and the USA by the end of the year — Ведомости
- By the end of the year the next round of consultations between Russia and the USA may take place, Ryabkov said. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- By the end of the year the next round of consultations between Russia and the USA may take place, Ryabkov said. — ТАСС (Telegram)