Russia and the US did not mention Ukraine in the latest round of negotiations.
Russia and the US set the benchmark for the new round of consultations in Istanbul, Türkiye, while making no mention of Ukraine.
According to RIA Novosti, a statement on the Russian Foreign Ministry's website said that following talks in Istanbul (Türkiye) on April 10, Russia and the United States exchanged commitments to facilitate easy and uninterrupted access to financial and banking services for embassies.
"The delegations exchanged notes confirming the agreement reached on common obligations to facilitate uninterrupted financial and banking services for Russian and American diplomatic missions, as well as the implementation of Russia's contributions to the budgets of the United Nations and other international organizations," the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
In addition, Moscow raised the issue of returning six Russian diplomatic properties that had been seized by the US authorities. The parties agreed to develop the necessary roadmap.
The Russian Foreign Ministry stated: "Russian Ambassador Alexander Darchiev particularly stressed the importance of urgent practical steps in this direction, including allowing Russian representatives immediate access to the facilities to inspect and assess the damage."
Here, representatives from both countries also continued working to facilitate the issuance of visas and travel arrangements for diplomats in the host country.
Ambassador Darchiev called for stronger action toward resolving issues that would enhance mutual trust and expand business and social relations, including the resumption of direct air travel.
The Russian Foreign Ministry stressed that, following consultations, the parties decided to quickly resolve all proposals.
"The goal is to reach mutually acceptable solutions in the next round of consultations, the timing of which is still being agreed upon," the ministry said.
On April 10, talks between the US and Russian delegations took place at the Russian Consulate General in Istanbul. The consultations lasted nearly six hours. Representing Russia was Ambassador to the US Alexander Darchiev; representing the US was Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Sonata Coulter. The remaining participants were staff from the foreign policy agencies of both sides.