NNA - The first session of Russia-US talks in Riyadh has concluded, with delegations taking a short break before resuming discussions, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday.

"A brief pause has been announced in the Russian-American talks in Riyadh. After the discussions, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will address the media," she stated at a press briefing in Moscow.

Talks between Russia and the United States aimed at mending relations, addressing the conflict in Ukraine, and preparing a meeting between the Russian and US presidents.

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