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Russia and US discussed 'irritants' in relationship, key issues unresolved, Interfax reports

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Posted on December 23, 2025

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· Last updated: January 20, 2026

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MOSCOW, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Tuesday that Russian and U.S. diplomats had held talks on removing "irritants" in relations between the two countries

Russia and US Discuss Relationship Issues, Key Matters Unresolved

MOSCOW, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Tuesday that Russian and U.S. diplomats had held talks on removing "irritants" in relations between the two countries but the main issues remain unresolved, Russian news agency Interfax reported.

Another round of such contacts is expected in early spring 2026, Ryabkov added.

The two countries have been discussing ways to resolve a series of disputes that have affected the working of each other's embassies. The talks are separate from Russia-U.S. negotiations over the war in Ukraine.

(Reporting by Reuters; Writing by Gleb Stolyarov; Editing by Mark Trevelyan)

Key Takeaways

Russia and US diplomats discuss relationship irritants.
Main issues between the countries remain unresolved.
Another round of talks is expected in early spring 2026.
Discussions are separate from Ukraine conflict talks.
Embassy-related disputes are a focus of the discussions.

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