Lavrov Says Russia-US Talks on 'Irritants' to Take Place Soon
Russia's foreign minister says contacts on bilateral irritants were agreed with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with timing still being worked out.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that contacts between Russia and the United States aimed at addressing bilateral "irritants" will take place soon, with the exact timing still being coordinated between the two sides.
According to Lavrov, the planned contacts were agreed upon in discussions with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The term "irritants" typically refers to a range of unresolved disputes and friction points that have accumulated in the US-Russia relationship, though Lavrov did not specify which particular issues the upcoming talks would address.
The statement signals continued diplomatic engagement between Moscow and Washington even as broader relations between the two countries remain strained. Russia and the United States have maintained periodic diplomatic contacts on specific issues despite deep disagreements over other matters.
Lavrov's remarks did not include a specific date or format for the talks, and it is not yet clear whether they will take place in person or through other diplomatic channels. The Russian foreign ministry has not released additional details beyond Lavrov's statement.
The US State Department, led by Rubio, has not issued its own public confirmation of the timing referenced by Lavrov. Both governments have periodically described efforts to manage points of friction in the relationship, without indicating a broader resolution of underlying disputes.
Further details on the substance and schedule of the talks are expected to emerge as the two sides finalize arrangements.
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- Russia-US contacts on 'irritants' to take place soon, timing being coordinated — Lavrov — TASS (Russia)
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