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US and Russia agree to resume regular military contact

US and Russia agree to resume regular military contact

Summary

The United States and Russia have agreed to resume regular military communication between their armed forces. This decision was made during a meeting in Abu Dhabi, as part of efforts to reduce tensions and work toward peace, particularly concerning the ongoing situation in Ukraine.

Key Facts

  • The US and Russia have agreed to renew high-level military dialogue.
  • The agreement was made during talks in Abu Dhabi, involving senior military officials from both countries.
  • This dialogue aims to prevent misunderstandings and unintentional escalation.
  • President Donald Trump has supported normalizing relations with Russia.
  • Military communication between the US and Russia paused in 2021 before Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
  • The countries are also in discussions about extending the New Start nuclear arms reduction treaty.
  • The New Start treaty, signed in 2010, limits nuclear warheads and delivery vehicles like bombers and missiles.
  • The expiration of the treaty removes a legal framework that controlled nuclear weapon levels between both nations.
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