Russia ready to reset relations with US

Moscow has handed proposals on removing barriers to fully mending Russia-U.S. relations over to Washington, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

"Our proposals on removing these major barriers to fully mending relations between Moscow and Washington have been handed over to the Americans," the statement reads.

Moscow suggests that consultations held by expert teams from the Russian Foreign Ministry and the U.S. Department of State should not be "limited to the problems facing the two countries diplomatic missions, as it’s not enough to ensure a breakthrough in building cooperation, but should move on to really important issues, including the resumption of direct flights and the return of our seized diplomatic property."

"In turn, we would welcome the success of efforts to normalize Russia-U.S. relations, of course, provided the process continues based on equality and mutual respect," the ministry said.