According to U.S. officials, American representatives "expressed concerns" regarding access to banking services and contractual provisions, highlighting the "need for a stable and resilient staffing structure at the U.

Russian and U.S. diplomats have held talks in Istanbul to discuss ways to normalize the operation of their embassies after diplomatic expulsions.

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.