The US Embassy announced the continuation of negotiations with the Russian Federation on "irritants"

The United States expects to continue negotiations with Russia in the future to eliminate "irritants" in bilateral relations, the US Embassy in Moscow told Izvestia.

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"The United States considers the channel to eliminate "annoying factors" as a constructive platform for permanent negotiations on stabilizing the work of our diplomatic missions. Our talks with our Russian colleagues focused on restoring the functionality of the diplomatic missions in Moscow and Washington, rather than on the broader normalization/improvement of our relations. We expect to continue these negotiations in the future, at a time convenient for both sides," the diplomats noted.

On August 15, Russian President Vladimir Putin and American Leader Donald Trump are scheduled to hold talks in Anchorage, Alaska.

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