The military communications channel was suspended in the fall of 2021, just before the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. According to EUCOM, the restoration of this form of contact is the result of a meeting of the commander of EUCOM and NATO forces in Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, with high-ranking military representatives of Russia and Ukraine. The statement emphasized that maintaining dialogue between armies is crucial to maintaining world peace and security.
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According to Reuters, the decision to resume contacts may signal a change in relations between the United States and Russia. Despite the suspension of the official high-level communication channel, the so-called a hotline enabling direct contact between the two nuclear powers.
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The importance of resuming military dialogue
A statement from the US European Command emphasized that the communication channel was suspended in the fall of 2021, just before the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine. PEUCOM representatives noted that the restoration of this form of contact is the result of talks held in Abu Dhabi with the participation of military delegations from Russia and Ukraine.
The EUCOM statement highlighted the importance of maintaining open lines of communication between armies to promote stability and peace in the world. Representatives of the command emphasized that military dialogue is necessary to prevent misunderstandings and escalation of tensions.
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Decision context and international responses
Reuters noted that resuming the communication channel could be the first step towards normalizing relations between the United States and Russia. Experts emphasize that despite the suspension of official high-level contacts, a hotline was still in operation, which allowed for the rapid transmission of information in crisis situations.
The decision to restore military dialogue was made as a result of talks in Abu Dhabi attended by representatives of Russia, the US and Ukraine.
