US, Russia to hold next round of talks in Istanbul

Russian and U.S. officials will hold a new round of talks in Istanbul in the coming days, local media reported Tuesday, citing the Russian Foreign Ministry, reported Xinhua.

Russia's new Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev will lead the Russian delegation, and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Sonata Coulter will head the U.S. side, the ministry said.

Substantive work would continue to "remove numerous technical obstacles that hinder the work of diplomats" from both countries, the ministry added.

Russian and U.S. officials previously met in Istanbul on Feb. 27, where the sides covered bilateral issues.