Reviving Military Channels: U.S. and Russia Bridge Divisions
The U.S. and Russia have agreed to restore high-level military communications, following discussions in Abu Dhabi. This communication channel had been inactive since 2021 due to tensions related to Russia’s actions in Ukraine. The agreement marks a significant step towards renewed military cooperation.
In a surprising diplomatic turn, Washington and Moscow have decided to restore high-level military-to-military dialogue, according to the U.S. military. This agreement comes after a hiatus of over four years, during talks held in Abu Dhabi.
The U.S. European Command confirmed the reestablishment of communications, a channel that had been suspended just prior to the onset of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine in 2021. This step potentially signals a thaw in relations amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.
General Alexus G. Grynkewich, Commander of the U.S. European Command, met with senior Russian and Ukrainian military officials in the United Arab Emirates’ capital to reach this consensus. The agreement marks a pivotal development in the complex web of international military relations.