On Thursday in Istanbul, talks between the USA and Russia will take place regarding restoring diplomatic relations. A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State stated that the topic of the war in Ukraine will not be discussed.

U.S. and Russian officials will meet for a second round of Ukraine peace talks on Feb. 27 to discuss the reopening of embassies, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said. "Such a meeting will take place tomorrow in Istanbul.

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says diplomats from Russia and the United States will meet in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss the operation of their respective embassies

Ankara ready to provide all kind of support to Ukraine peace efforts, including hosting talks, Foreign Ministry sources say - Anadolu Ajansı

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Wednesday that a meeting between Russian and US representatives to discuss embassy operations will take place on Thursday in Istanbul.

Diplomats from Russia and the United States will meet in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss embassy operations, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced from Doha on Wednesday.

Putin has often said the 2022 peace negotiations in Istanbul could serve as a framework for peace talks with Ukraine.