"Timely And Necessary": Kremlin Praises Dialogue With US In Moscow Talks

Victoria Nuland and other US officials are in Russia on a three-day visit during a crisis in ties between Moscow and Washington.

The Kremlin said Wednesday it was optimistic about talks with the United States during a visit by US State Department number three Victoria Nuland, but warned against holding out for any breakthroughs.

Nuland and other US officials are in Russia on a three-day visit during a crisis in ties between Moscow and Washington.

Their discussions on Tuesday with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, including on restoring staffing levels at embassies, ended without any progress.

But President Vladimir Putin's spokesman said Wednesday it was important to keep talking nonetheless.