Istanbul: The decision to conduct negotiations between the Russian and US delegations at the Russian Consulate General in Istanbul was made according to the principle of priority, an informed source shared with RIA Novosti.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the principle of priority dictates that the location alternates between the two consulates. Previously, negotiations took place at the residence of the US Consul General, and this time, the venue will be the Russian Consulate General. This arrangement has been a consistent practice for several years, ensuring an equitable approach to hosting these important diplomatic meetings.