Bilateral talks between the United States and Russia are set to shift from Istanbul to Moscow, according to Russia’s new ambassador to Washington. Speaking to the state-run TASS news agency, Ambassador Darchiev confirmed that US-Russia diplomatic negotiations aimed at resolving long-standing tensions will take place “in the very near future” in the Russian capital. The move highlights renewed attempts to address deteriorating Russia-US relations.
The Ukraine war has triggered one of the worst confrontations between Moscow and the West since the Cold War era. Senior diplomats from both Washington and Moscow told Reuters in 2024 that current relations are at their lowest point in decades. The ongoing conflict has deepened geopolitical rifts, prompting high-stakes diplomacy to prevent further escalation between the two nuclear powers.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly described the Ukraine conflict as a proxy war between the U.S. and Russia. He has also warned about the growing risk of global escalation, even suggesting the potential for a world war. With diplomatic efforts resuming in Moscow, the upcoming US-Russia talks are expected to focus on de-escalating tensions and finding common ground amid rising global concerns.
