# Russia, US maintain active contacts between administrations, intelligence agencies — MFA

https://mins.news/en/item/28108

- TASS, 2026-08-21 07:31 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2175949

> Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says Russia and the United States continue systematic engagement through their governments and intelligence agencies. He adds that the Russian Embassy in Washington maintains close contacts and that communication channels are needed to sustain dialogue, prevent misunderstandings and address issues requiring professional analysis.

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