A vehicle carrying the Russian delegation leaves the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul, Türkiye, on Feb. 27, 2025. Talks between U.S. and Russian delegations on bilateral issues concluded in Istanbul on Thursday, according to Xinhua reporters on the scene. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

ISTANBUL, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- Talks between U.S. and Russian delegations on bilateral issues concluded in Istanbul on Thursday, according to Xinhua reporters on the scene.

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

No official statement was released following the discussions.