Bangladesh, Feb. 27 -- High-level diplomatic representatives from Russia and the United States are set to meet in Istanbul, Türkiye, on February 27 to discuss issues related to their embassies operations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has confirmed. The planned discussions are unfolding amidst a backdrop of prolonged diplomatic hostilities and operational restrictions, which have significantly impeded the functioning of embassies on both sides.

Speaking at a press conference in Doha, Qatar, Lavrov underscored that the Istanbul talks would primarily focus on “normalizing the work of both countries embassies.” He noted that the outcome of the meeting could play a key role in determining how “quickly and effe...