3rd round of Russia-US talks to take place before end of autumn: Russian Deputy FM

The third round of talks between Russia and the United States on eliminating irritants in bilateral ties will definitely be held before the end of autumn, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Wednesday.

No specific date has been set yet, and all details are still under discussion, he said while speaking to the press.

The previous two rounds of negotiations took place on February 27 and April 10 in Istanbul, Türkiye, focusing on restoring the functionality of the Russian and U.S. embassies and addressing various bilateral concerns.

On the same day, Ryabkov also noted that Moscow is waiting for a response from U.S. President Donald Trump to Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposals regarding the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), adding that Russia will ensure its own security if Washington triggers a new arms race.

Putin said on Sept. 22 that Russia will be ready to maintain the central limits under the New START Treaty for another year after it expires in February, provided the United States makes a reciprocal move.

3rd round of Russia-US talks to take place before end of autumn: Russian Deputy FM

China made public a work plan on Friday to further upgrade service consumption infrastructures and support housekeeping, elderly care and childcare sectors.

The document, jointly released by the Ministry of Commerce and eight other departments, outlined 64 measures to boost service consumption, including traditional sectors like catering and accommodation, tourism, as well as elderly care and childcare.

Emerging growth sectors, such as housekeeping, performance services and inbound consumption, are also covered.

These measures will create new consumption scenarios amid efforts to drive service consumption and meet people's growing needs for a better life, according to the ministry.

China unveils plan to further boost service consumption