Russia to Continue Push for Return of Seized Diplomatic Property in US
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Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated that Moscow will persist in its efforts to recover seized Russian diplomatic property in the US, despite Washington's current stalemate in negotiations on the matter.
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Why It Matters
Russia's diplomatic property was seized in the US, leading to ongoing disputes and stalled negotiations between the two countries. This issue is seen as crucial for the normal functioning of diplomatic missions.
MOSCOW, May 22. /TASS/. Moscow will continue to push for the soonest return of Russia’s diplomatic property seized in the US, although Washington has brought the discussion into a stalemate, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told Vedomosti in an interview.
"Americans have brought to a dead end negotiations not only on this subject, but on other related matters as well, which we saw as crucial for resuming normal functioning of diplomatic missions in our countries," the diplomat said.
"We will continue to seek a positive solution to this matter," he continued. "Our ultimate goal is to have all confiscated Russian diplomatic property returned. The US side will not be able to evade this topic by pretending that the problem simply does not exist."
Open Questions
- What specific diplomatic properties were seized?
- What are the exact reasons cited by the US for the seizure?
- What are the next steps Russia plans to take?
- What are the implications for future diplomatic relations?
