Russian and U.S. diplomats met in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss normalizing the operation of their respective embassies after years expelling each others' diplomats. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the talks followed an understanding reached during President Donald Trump's call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and

Today, the Callas piano sits amid the art deco elegance of Pera Cafe, a favorite haunt of Istanbul’s artists and aesthetes. Known for its high tea and expertly crafted cocktails, the cafe also serves a halloumi salad and spinach ravioli verdi worthy of a diva.

Prosecutors accused the bar association of "legitimizing the use of force, violence, or threats by a terrorist organization."

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Putin hailed the Trump administration's "pragmatism and realistic view” compared with what he described as the “stereotypes and messianic ideological cliches” of its predecessors.