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Lavrov calls for US talks on economic ties

Russia's Lavrov says the time has come for a conversation with the US about future economic relations.

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Antalya, Turkey
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Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 11:48 UTC
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, speaking at the Antalya Diplomatic Forum in Turkey, stated that the time has come for a conversation with the United States about how Washington sees future economic ties with Russia. He noted that significant differences remain between the two countries. The remarks signal a potential diplomatic opening from Moscow regarding long-term economic relations, which have been severely strained since the invasion of Ukraine.
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