Sergei Ryabkov: The United States needs to normalize consular and visa services in Russia 
Moscow called for an increase in the number of employees of American consulates in Russia. This was stated by the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Ryabkov, his words are quoted by Interfax.
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The diplomat explained that such a step is necessary in order to normalize visa services at US diplomatic missions in Russia. “There are opportunities for this,” he stressed.
According to Ryabkov, Russia is open to any options for the mutual settlement of consular issues. He expressed the hope that the parties will be able to achieve some progress in the next round of negotiations, which will take place in a couple of weeks.
In early October, US senators called on US President Joe Biden to deliver an ultimatum to Russia: Moscow should expand the US Embassy, either from Washington will expel 300 Russian diplomats. In response, the Russian Foreign Ministry indicated that there are no such number of Russian diplomats in Washington. The department suggested that the congressmen, “not possessing the appropriate knowledge in international relations,” also counted Russian diplomatic staff working in the permanent mission to the UN.