ISTANBUL - Talks between US and Russian delegations on bilateral issues concluded in Istanbul on Thursday, according to Xinhua reporters on the scene.

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The meeting, held at the US Consulate General in Istanbul and conducted behind closed doors, lasted over six hours. The Russian delegation departed the premises at 4:20 pm local time (1320 GMT).

No official statement was released following the discussions.