United States and Russia have agreed to re-establish high-level military dialogue for the first time in more than four years.
High-level military communication was suspended in late 2021, as tension between Moscow and Washington rose ahead of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Trump then campaigned for a second term on promises that he would swiftly end the conflict. Many of his proposals for peace have heavily favored the Kremlin, including requiring Ukraine to cede territory to Russia.
The U.S. European Command said in a statement that the restored communication channel will provide a consistent military-to-military contact as the parties continue to work towards a lasting peace.
