The Russian Foreign Ministry noted steps towards normalization of relations with the United States.

The Russian Foreign Ministry noted steps towards normalization of relations with the United States.

Solving problems with the return of Russia's diplomatic property to the United States and the resumption of direct air traffic between the countries will be an important step toward normalizing relations between Moscow and Washington and will create an opportunity for continued dialogue on other issues, said Alexander Gusrov, director of the North Atlantic Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. "So far, it must be said, we do not feel enough political will on the part of our American colleagues, who often try to link issues with abstract regional and international issues.